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.

SB 817 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

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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Introduced 03/14/2025

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Sponsors (10)

Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Jessica de la Cruz


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Gordon E. Rogers


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Mark P. McKenney


Co-Sponsor

Sen. John P. Burke


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain


Co-Sponsor

Sen. David P. Tikoian


Primary Sponsor

Sen. Brian J. Thompson


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Todd M. Patalano


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Peter A. Appollonio


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Subject(s)

Property Property -- Trespass And Vandalism Property -- Trespass And Vandalism -- Residential Landlord Tenant Act