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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNME NT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING
Introduced By: Senators Quezada, Ujifusa, Miller, McKenney, LaMountain, and Cano
Date Introduced: February 16, 2023
Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 42-64.34-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-64.34 entitled "The 1
Department of Housing" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2
42-64.34-2. Powers and duties. 3
The secretary of housing shall have all powers and duties as follows: 4
(1) Pursuant pursuant to ยง 42-64.19-3(a)(4).; and 5
(2) Creation of a written guide for consumers relating to the rights and duties of landlords 6
and tenants pursuant to chapter 18 of title 34, which the secretary shall update at minimum on an 7
biennial basis. The guide shall be posted on the website of the department of housing and shall be 8
published in both English and Spanish. 9
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024. 10
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING
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This act would require the secretary of housing to create a consumer guide of landlord-1
tenant laws to be updated biennially. 2
This act would take effect January 1, 2024. 3
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