S.3158

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

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Rhode Island S3158 mandates landlords to issue a receipt for cash rent payments from tenants.

Rhode Island S3158 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by requiring landlords to provide a receipt to tenants who pay rent in cash. This act takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring tenants have a record of their cash payments.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Jun 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A