· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.

Sponsor

Sam Zurier (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-26

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study