Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis
March 03, 2026
March 03, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 2, 2026:
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Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis
Late last Friday, State Representative June Speakman filed HB 8036 to help combat the housing crisis that is being felt across the state. Informally known as the ROOM Act, which stands for "Restoring Options in Occupancy Models&q . . .
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Rhode Island Files First-in-Nation Single-Room Occupancy Model Legislation, ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis
Late last Friday, State Representative June Speakman filed HB 8036 to help combat the housing crisis that is being felt across the state. Informally known as the ROOM Act, which stands for "Restoring Options in Occupancy Models&q . . .