Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM
Active
Passed Senate on May 28, 2026
First Action
Feb 6, 2026
Latest Action
May 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2481
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Other
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
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.
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05/28/2026
Senate
05/28/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
05/22/2026
Senate
05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
05/21/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
05/19/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
05/12/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/08/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
02/06/2026
Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 6, 2026 6:40:43 PM
Record Updated
May 28, 2026 10:57:07 PM