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RI H7655
RI H7655Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would permit a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit, such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows, removable interior storm windows, or insulation wrap around hot water heating tanks. This section would not permit a tenant to make structural changes to any building. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, allows tenants to make energy-saving improvements to their rental properties at their own cost, such as installing removable weather-stripping, interior storm windows, or insulation wrap for hot water tanks, provided these actions do not involve structural changes to the building and are not in group living, hotel, or rooming units. This provision is separate from existing rules that allow tenants to make certain repairs at the landlord's expense if the landlord fails to address issues, and the bill will become law immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Arthur Handy (D)*,
Jose Batista (D),
Terri Cortvriend (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7655.pdf |
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