RI H7959 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Engrossed on May 30 2024 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-05-30 - Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Pending: Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.

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Title

Prohibits a landlord from inquiring about the immigration status of a tenant subject to any federal laws or regulations, but may request financial information.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-05-30 - House - Passage (Y: 60 N: 7 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-05-30SenateReferred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2024-05-30HouseHouse passed Sub A
2024-05-24HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/30/2024)
2024-05-21HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-05-17HouseProposed Substitute
2024-05-17HouseScheduled for consideration (05/21/2024)
2024-03-27HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-22HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024)
2024-03-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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