2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0797: Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments, including the right to clean and sanitary conditions and impose penalties for violations of the rights set forth in this chapter in the amount of $500 per violation.

Legislative Summary

PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS - Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments, including the right to clean and sanitary conditions and impose penalties for violations of the rights set forth in this chapter in the amount of $500 per violation.

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Bill History

3/14/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Senate
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
Senate
4/10/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/14/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Housing and Municipal Government(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/14/2025123.7 KB