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Rhode Island homelessness bills

Punitive and protective bills are counted separately. Default view is punitive / coercive.

2 punitive0 review2 protective

What to watch

  • 4 tracked bills in Rhode Island this snapshot.
  • 2 classified punitive/coercive; 2 protective; 0 flagged for review.
  • 32 bills classified as punitive or coercive, kept separate from 9 protective/housing bills.
  • 42 bills flagged for review (diversion, sanctioned camping, or commitment without a clear homelessness nexus).
RI

RI H8000

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be…

PunitiveEngrossed

PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS - Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

Encampments & public camping

Sponsors

Rep. Joseph Shekarchi[D]Rep. June Speakman[D]Rep. Tina Spears[D]Rep. Brandon Voas[D]Rep. Anthony DeSimone[D]Rep. Nathan Biah[D]Rep. Thomas Noret[D]Rep. William O'Brien[D]

Key points

  • Official title: Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
  • Current status: Engrossed.
  • Review the official text before acting.
House

Yea 8 / Nay 1 — Passed

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RI

RI S3298

Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be…

PunitiveIntroduced

PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS - Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.

Encampments & public camping

Sponsors

Sen. Tiara Mack[D]Sen. Jacob Bissaillon[D]

Key points

  • Official title: Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
  • Current status: Introduced.
  • Review the official text before acting.
Senate

Yea 6 / Nay 0 — Passed

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Source: LegiScan. Generated 2026-08-30.