H8386

Requires landlords to provide a receipt upon receiving a cash payment for rent from a tenant.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8386 mandates landlords to issue a receipt for cash rent payments from tenants.

Rhode Island H8386 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by requiring landlords to provide a receipt to tenants upon receiving cash payments for rent. This act ensures tenants have a record of their cash payments, which could be important for financial tracking and dispute resolution. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Apr 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary