Rhode Island Senate Bill 2591: 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.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT - 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.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-28)

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