Rhode Island bill allows tenants with disabilities to request emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations.

The Rhode Island bill amends the Fair Housing Practices Act to allow tenants with disabilities to request and keep emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations. Landlords may request supporting documentation from a healthcare practitioner, but cannot deny a request unless the animal poses a direct threat or is prohibited by federal law. Tenants are liable for any damage caused by their emotional support animals. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island bill allows tenants with disabilities to request emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations.

The Rhode Island bill amends the Fair Housing Practices Act to allow tenants with disabilities to request and keep emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations. Landlords may request supporting documentation from a healthcare practitioner, but cannot deny a request unless the animal poses a direct threat or is prohibited by federal law. Tenants are liable for any damage caused by their emotional support animals. The bill takes effect upon passage.