Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7762: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING CREDIT REPORTS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7762 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING CREDIT REPORTS ACT. Primary sponsor: Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the fair chance in housing credit reports act to provide standards for which a credit report can be used in considering a rental application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary