Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2591
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary