When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8000 introduced?

HB 8000 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8000?

The latest action on HB 8000 by the House was: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 05, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8000?

HB 8000 was introduced by K. Joseph Shekarchi.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8000 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8000

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AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS (Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.)

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House • Mar 05, 2026: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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K. Joseph Shekarchi
primary
(D - 23)
June Speakman
primary
(D - 68)
Tina L. Spears
primary
(D - 36)
Voas
primary
DeSimone
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Biah
primary
Noret
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O'Brien
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Mar 05, 2026 | House
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

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02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000, H8001, H8002, H8003, H8004, H8005, H8006, H8007--Farouk_Rajab (RIHA)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000, H8001, H8002, H8003,--Melina_Lodge(RI Housing Network)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000, H8001, H8002, H8003--Laurie_Richards(RIHousing)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000, H8001--Colby_O'Brien(_RICoalitiontoEndHomelessness)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000, H8005, H8006, H8007,--Melina_Lodge(RI Housing Network)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--B_Beaudreau-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Bernie_Beaudreau-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Donald_King--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--H8001--H8002--H8003--H8005--H8006--H8007--CarolAnn_Costa(SACRI)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Kady_Johnson--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Kenneth_Hopkins(Mayor of Cranston)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Larry_Hall-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Mary_Pendergast--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Megan_Smith (RI Street Medicine)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Nancy_Krahe(RI Housing First Coalition)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Peter_Nightingale-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Randy_Rossi(RI League of Cities & Towns)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Sabina_Matos(Lt. Govenor)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8000--Steven_Brown (ACLU)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-26--H8000--Johnathan_Womer(DOA)--MGHPDF

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