Rhode Island H8105 amends the Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify enforcement, ban discriminatory notices, align with federal standards, and allow.
Rhode Island H8105 amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify enforcement mechanisms, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards, and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases. The bill defines "assistance animal" and clarifies protections for persons with such animals. It also updates definitions and provisions to ensure consistency with federal law, including protections against discrimination based on familial status, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
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