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IntroducedJan 23, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Rhode Island Senate Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.)
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Senate • May 07, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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- May 07, 2026 | Senate
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- May 01, 2026 | Senate
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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