Rhode Island S2289 allows tenants with disabilities to house service animals and emotional support animals on rented premises.
Rhode Island S2289 amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to allow tenants with disabilities to house service animals and emotional support animals on rented premises. The bill defines "service animal" as a dog trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability and "emotional support animal" as a dog or cat providing emotional or cognitive support. Landlords may request documentation from a licensed healthcare practitioner to support a tenant's need for an emotional support animal. Tenants are liable for any damage caused by their animals.
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