RI H8128 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on April 3 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-04-03 - Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING ACT - Limits the use of certain criminal records and credit history reports in denying housing to prospective applicants, provides fines for failure to comply and requires notice of denials be sent to the prospective tenants.

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Title

Limits the use of certain criminal records and credit history reports in denying housing to prospective applicants, provides fines for failure to comply and requires notice of denials be sent to the prospective tenants.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-04-03HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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