2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0209: 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.

Legislative Summary

PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING ACT - 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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Bill History

2/7/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/7/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/7/2025141.3 KB