S2592Introduced in the Senate
Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
Introduced by Meghan Kallman, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT - Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 28, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Yes |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Absent |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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