S.2566

Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2566 limits rent and fees for up to seven days after a resident's death and prohibits a 30-day vacancy notice policy in such cases.

Rhode Island S2566 amends the Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act to limit the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven days or until the personal property is removed from the room, whichever occurs first, following a resident's death. A violation of this provision would constitute a deceptive trade practice. The bill also prohibits enforcing a 30-day notice of vacancy policy when a resident dies. This act would take effect on September 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 2

Senate

Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)

May 29

Senate

Scheduled for consideration

Apr 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study