· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM

Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.

Sponsor

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary