H7286

Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights law to add rules governing the interaction with encampments and includes the right to access clean and sanitary conditions.

Introduced·1/23/26
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Rhode Island H7286 updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to include rules for interactions with encampments and the right to clean and sanitary.

Rhode Island H7286 amends the Homeless Bill of Rights to establish rules for interactions with homeless encampments and the right to clean and sanitary conditions. It mandates a 60-day notice to vacate for persons in encampments on public property and requires police and public works departments to adopt written policies to ensure compliance. The bill also includes fines for non-compliance, with collected fines used for housing stabilization services.

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History

Feb 25

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary