Rhode Island S2566 limits rent and fees for up to seven days after a resident's death and prohibits a 30-day vacancy notice policy in such cases.

Rhode Island S2566 amends the Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act to limit the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven days or until the personal property is removed from the room, whichever occurs first, following a resident's death. A violation of this provision would constitute a deceptive trade practice. The bill also prohibits enforcing a 30-day notice of vacancy policy when a resident dies. This act would take effect on September 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2566 limits rent and fees for up to seven days after a resident's death and prohibits a 30-day vacancy notice policy in such cases.

Rhode Island S2566 amends the Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act to limit the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven days or until the personal property is removed from the room, whichever occurs first, following a resident's death. A violation of this provision would constitute a deceptive trade practice. The bill also prohibits enforcing a 30-day notice of vacancy policy when a resident dies. This act would take effect on September 1, 2027.