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RI S2474
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Landlords of pre-1978 residential properties must register lead hazard mitigation information with the Department of Health, including landlord/business contact information and valid certificates of conformance for lead compliance
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Registry database access restricted to tenants of the specific unit, DOH, Rhode Island municipalities, the judiciary, and government agencies with legitimate lead or code enforcement purposes—no longer publicly accessible
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Registration deadline extended to October 1, 2026, with new landlords given 60 days (increased from 30) to register after property acquisition or new lease
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Civil fines of $50/month for failing to register contact information and $125/month for failing to provide lead conformance documentation; registration must be free of charge
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DOH required to issue lead conformance renewal certificates within 7 days of receiving a visual affidavit, with submitted affidavits serving as prima facie evidence of compliance if DOH misses the deadline
Legislative Description
Requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register lead hazard mitigation information with the department of health and the information would remain private and only accessible by specific entities.
Property
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/6/2026