S.3298

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

Introduced·5/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3298 establishes procedures for the removal or relocation of encampments on public property.

Rhode Island S3298 amends the Homeless Bill of Rights to mandate specific procedures before removing or relocating encampments on public property. The bill requires the removing agency to provide at least 20 days' written notice to the occupants, detailing the timeframe to vacate. Exceptions to this notice period include encampments located within a state or federal right of way with an immediate public safety need, those in or adjacent to active construction sites, or those interfering with scheduled public infrastructure repairs.

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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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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)