Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING ACT
What it does
Limits the use of certain criminal records and credit history reports in denying housing to prospective applicants, and provides for fines for failure to comply. This act further requires notices of denials to be sent to the prospective tenants.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 605/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 205/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- Apr 2104/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- Apr 1804/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Feb 702/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced