S.2294

Provides for just cause evictions for residential landlord tenancies.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2294 establishes just cause evictions for residential landlord tenancies.

Rhode Island S2294 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to introduce just cause evictions for residential tenancies. This bill prohibits landlords from removing tenants without court order unless specific grounds are met, such as non-payment of rent, violation of tenancy obligations, or illegal use of the property. It also voids any agreements waiving tenant rights to just cause evictions. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary