2024 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H7959: Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.

Legislative Summary

PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.

Bill History

3/5/2024
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House of Representatives
3/22/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024)
House of Representatives
3/27/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
5/17/2024
Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2024)
House of Representatives
5/17/2024
Proposed Substitute
House of Representatives
5/21/2024
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
House of Representatives
5/24/2024
Placed on House Calendar (05/30/2024)
House of Representatives
5/30/2024
House passed Sub A
House of Representatives
5/30/2024
Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Senate

Roll Call Votes

Passage
5/30/2024
60
Yea
7
Nay
8
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Engrossed(5/30/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Housing and Municipal Government(Senate)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Comm Sub
Bill Text5/21/202415.7 KB
Introduced
Bill Text3/5/202415.6 KB