Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2591: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT

In committee Last action April 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2591 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic); Linda Ujifusa (Democratic); Dawn Euer (Democratic); Alana DiMario (Democratic); and 3 more.