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SB 58 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Summary
Permits 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.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPermits tenant-installed energy conservation measures like weather-stripping, directly promoting energy efficiency under the bill's terms.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill permits tenant-installed energy conservation measures (e.g., weather-stripping), directly reducing energy use and supporting environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits tenants to install energy-saving measures at their expense, potentially reducing utility costs and increasing housing affordability for renters.65% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Alana DiMario
Alana DiMario
DDemocratic
RI
36
P
Photo of Jake Bissaillon
Jake Bissaillon
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of John Burke
John Burke
DDemocratic
RI
9
P
Photo of Meghan Kallman
Meghan Kallman
DDemocratic
RI
15
P
Photo of Melissa Murray
Melissa Murray
DDemocratic
RI
24
P
Photo of Tiara Mack
Tiara Mack
DDemocratic
RI
6
P
Photo of Victoria Gu
Victoria Gu
DDemocratic
RI
38