Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 616 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT (Prohibits one from inquiring into a prospective buyer or tenant’s housing status, and provides an individual with an assistance animal an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling so long the animal is not a threat to the health and safety of others.)

Last action — 05/30/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. 05/30/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/26/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/30/2023)

  3. 03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (105)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 616?
SB 616 is sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Miller, John P. Burke (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), and Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 616?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 616?
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