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RI H7655

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Handy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Tenants may implement energy conservation measures at their own expense, including removable weather-stripping around doors and windows, removable interior storm windows, and insulation wrap around hot water heating tanks

  • Energy conservation provisions do not apply to group living units, hotel units, or rooming units

  • Tenants are prohibited from making structural changes to buildings under these provisions

  • Existing self-help repair rights are preserved, allowing tenants to make repairs costing less than $500 per year and deduct costs from rent after providing 20 days written notice to landlords

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.

Property

Last Action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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