Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8105: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE 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 8105 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): 03/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary