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RI H7658
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cherie Cruz
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AI Summary
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Housing code enforcement officers must serve violation notices directly to residents affected by the violations, in person or by certified/registered mail, in addition to serving the property owner, occupant, operator, or agent.
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Tenants may request to copy and review violation notices at the local municipal code enforcement office.
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Enforcing officers must notify tenant-occupants of all hearings pertaining to alleged violations in their dwelling, either by certified mail or by posting the summons in a conspicuous place at the property.
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Amends Section 45-24.3-17 of the Rhode Island General Laws governing the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
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Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
3/13/2026