Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2324
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- CONSUMER CREDIT HISTORY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Bell (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming