When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8066 introduced?

HB 8066 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8066?

The latest action on HB 8066 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 8066?

HB 8066 was introduced by Jacquelyn M. Baginski.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8066 (2026 legislative session)

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HB 8066

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AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM (Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.)

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

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8066

Companion bills: SB 2481

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Jacquelyn M. Baginski
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(D - 17)
Stephen M. Casey
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(D - 50)
Jon D. Brien
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(I - 49)

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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--H8066--(Residences LLC)--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Andre_Carew--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Andrew_Casal--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Angelo_Kapsimals--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Anthony_Thompson--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Center for Justice--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Christopher_Smith--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Christy_Lobao--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Crystal_D'Agostino--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Daniel_Abram--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Dara_Kapsimalis--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--David_Sisson--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--david_sullivan--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Della_Reams--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Eric_Shao--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Gregory J._Rice--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Jacob_Webster--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Jaimie_Cavanaugh, Pacific Legal Foundation--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Jason_Bazar--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Jeffrey_Caminero--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Jimmy_Murray--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Kerrie_Doyle--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Kristofer_Kretsch--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Laura_Gill--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Lisa_Kretsch--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Luis_Caceres--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Marcia_Fowler--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Matthew_Mozak--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Matthew_Patty--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Matthew_Romano--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Michael_Collins--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--RI ACLU--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--RI Association of Realtors--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--RI Coalition of Housing Providers--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Rob_Grace--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Rose_Russell--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Sam_Levy--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Steven_is a Goldin--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Tom_Lopardo--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--Wilfredo_Hernandez--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 03-18-2026--H8066--William_Geribo--JudPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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