S.2617

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2617 allows tenants to pay the last month's rent or any prepaid rent and increases the security deposit limit to two months of rent.

Rhode Island S2617 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow tenants to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two months of rent. This change applies to all rental agreements unless the tenant or unit receives state or federal subsidies requiring a different lease format. 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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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

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)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary