H8000

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26

Rhode Island H8000 mandates procedures for removing or relocating homeless encampments on public property.

Rhode Island H8000 amends the Homeless Bill of Rights by adding a section on encampments. It requires agencies to provide 15 days' written notice to occupants before removing or relocating encampments on public property, unless there is an immediate public safety or health concern. The notice must also be sent to local homelessness outreach agencies. An encampment is defined as a temporary outdoor shelter in public spaces not meant for human habitation. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–13 · May 5
Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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13 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

History

May 22

Senate

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

May 5

House

House passed Sub A

May 1

House

Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)