When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8141 introduced?

HB 8141 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8141?

The latest action on HB 8141 by the House was: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 18, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8141?

HB 8141 was introduced by Cherie L. Cruz.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8141 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8141

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AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT (Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.)

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House • Mar 18, 2026: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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8141

Companion bills: SB 2972

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Cherie L. Cruz
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(D - 58)
Teresa A. Tanzi
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(D - 34)
Brandon C. Potter
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(D - 16)
McGaw
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Donovan
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Handy
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Ajello
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Kislak
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Shallcross Smith
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Stewart
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Mar 18, 2026 | House
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026 | House
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Andre_Carew--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Andrew_Casal--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Angelo_Kapsimals--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Anthony_Thompson--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Christopher_Smith--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Crystal_D'Agostino--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Daniel_Abram--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Dara_Kapsimalis--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Deborah J._Goddard, Secretary of Housing--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Della_Reams--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Eric_Shao--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Fouad_Fam--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Jacob_Gelinas--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Janice_Hannert--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Jeffrey_Caminero--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--John_Pollock (National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel)--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Kathy_Del Sesto--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Kerrie_Doyle--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Kristina Brown (Neighbors Welcome! Rhode Island)--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Kristofer_Kretsch--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Matthew_Mozak--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Matthew_Romano--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Michael_Cicerone--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Michael_Collins--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--RI ACLU--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--RI Association of Realtors--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--RI Coalition of Housing Providers--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Rob_Grace--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Rose_Russell--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Sam_Levy--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Sandra_Negron--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8141--Taylor_Carney--JudPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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