S.2893

Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2893 requires landlords to register specific information for residential properties built before 1978 with the Department of Health.

Rhode Island S2893 mandates that landlords of residential properties constructed before 1978 register certain information with the Department of Health. This includes landlord names, contact details, and information identifying each dwelling unit. The Department of Health will maintain a publicly accessible online database with this information. Landlords must register by October 1, 2024, and update their information annually. Failure to comply results in civil fines. The bill aims to enforce lead hazard mitigation laws and promote lead safety.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

5 Yea

DRDDD

0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government