RI H7957 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on March 5 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-03-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 5 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-03-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT - Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Title
Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Sponsors
| Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] | Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] | Rep. June Speakman [D] | Rep. David Morales [D] |
| Rep. Brandon Potter [D] | Rep. Jennifer Stewart [D] | Rep. Edith Ajello [D] | Rep. Rebecca Kislak [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2024-03-22 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024) |
| 2024-03-05 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7957.pdf |
