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RI SB 2591

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AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did RI SB 2591 pass?

No. RI SB 2591 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-28): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2591 about?

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.

Who sponsors RI SB 2591?

Acosta, Ujifusa, Euer and 4 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2591.

Description

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.

Introduced
2026-02-13
Latest action
2026-04-28 — 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Acostaprimary
  • Ujifusaprimary
  • Euerprimary
  • DiMarioprimary
  • Bissaillonprimary
  • Mackprimary
  • Kallmanprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-28

    04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-04-24

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. 2026-02-13

    02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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