H7655

Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7655 allows tenants to implement energy conservation measures at their own expense.

Rhode Island H7655 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants to implement energy conservation measures, such as weather-stripping and insulation, at their own expense. This act does not permit structural changes to the building. It applies to dwellings and dwelling units, excluding group living, hotel, or rooming units. The tenant must notify the landlord of their intention to make repairs and wait for the landlord to act or demonstrate ongoing efforts to comply.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary