Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT
What it does
Limits how landlords use criminal history in rental decisions by delaying background checks until after a conditional offer has been made, restricting which records may be considered, banning discriminatory ads, and providing enforcement and penalties.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 2804/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- Feb 1302/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced