“Residential Tenant’s Right to Legal Representation Act” dies
05/06/2025
,
Rhode Island
,
Legislation
, Housing - Evictions
S0512: In 2025, the Rhode Island legislature introduced SB 512, the “Residential Tenant’s Right to Legal Representation Act”, which would have provided legal representation to eligible tenants in eviction matters, administrative hearings for publicly subsidized housing tenants, or actions for unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Unfortunately, the bill died in Committee.
Bill Status: Dead
Last action (on 05/06/2025): Committee recommended measure be held for further study
The NCCRC submitted testimony in favor of the bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
