Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 718: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 718 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): 06/16/2025 Meeting postponed (06/17/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/16/2025 Meeting postponed (06/17/2025)
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 06/09/2025 Meeting postponed (06/10/2025)
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government