H7762

Establishes the fair chance in housing credit reports act to provide standards for which a credit report can be used in considering a rental application.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7762 establishes the Fair Chance in Housing Credit Reports Act to standardize credit report usage in rental applications.

Rhode Island H7762 establishes the Fair Chance in Housing Credit Reports Act, setting standards for landlords using credit reports in rental applications. The act limits credit history consideration to the three years immediately preceding the application. If a landlord denies a rental application based on credit history, they must provide a written notice of denial within 20 days. The Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights can investigate violations, with escalating civil penalties for repeat offenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary