Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2592: 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
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Plain-language summary
SB 2592 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 -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.
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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary