# Rhode Island H8110: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT .

Rhode Island H8110, AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-18 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 165) (as of 2026-11-01).

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- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island H8110
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT .
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-27
- Last action: 2026-06-18, Signed by Governor — Chapter 165
- Sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (106 yes, 4 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Shoreline renters must get access notice: benefit, low. If you rent a home on shoreline property, your landlord must give you a written shoreline access notice before your lease starts. It explains that the public may use the shoreline up to ten feet landward of the recognizable high tide line, subject to state limits. The notice must list any public ri…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tina L. Spears (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-11 | House | RES. LANDLORD & TENANT ACT PASSAGE | pass | 69 | 3 |   |
| 2026-06-11 | Senate | PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT In Concurrence | pass | 37 | 1 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2026-06-18: Signed by Governor — Chapter 165 (Governor)
- 2026-06-16: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-11: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-06-11: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-06-11: House passed Sub A (House)
- 2026-06-10: Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) (House)
- 2026-06-10: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 2026-06-08: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-06-08: Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
- 2026-03-18: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-03-13: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 2026-02-27: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (House)

## Bill text

- H8110 - As Introduced, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110.pdf)
- H8110 - Substitute, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110A.pdf)

## Related bills

- H8104: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY . (became law)
- H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES . (became law)
- H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
- H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT . (became law)
- H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law)
- S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)

## Sources
- [H8110 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110.htm)
- [H8110 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110.pdf)
- [H8110 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110A.htm)
- [H8110 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8110A.pdf)

## Related
- [H8104: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8104-2026)
- [H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8046-2026)
- [H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8025-2026)
- [H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7866-2026)
- [H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7642-2026)
- [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8110-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).