RI S0563 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Passed on July 2 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-02 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Passed on July 2 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-02 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the definition of sexual orientation. Allows cases in superior court. Allows mediation prior to superior court case. Prohibits court order unless attorney fee waiver is signed. Repeals exemptions to sexual discrimination.
Title
Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Meghan Kallman [D] | Sen. Tiara Mack [D] | Sen. James Seveney [D] | Sen. Sandra Cano [D] |
| Sen. Bridget Valverde [D] | Sen. Alana DiMario [D] | Sen. Gayle Goldin [D] |
Roll Calls
2021-06-28 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 65 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-06-08 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-06-08 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-02 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2021-06-30 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2021-06-28 | House | House passed in concurrence |
| 2021-06-26 | House | Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/28/2021) |
| 2021-06-25 | House | Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| 2021-06-23 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/25/2021) |
| 2021-06-10 | House | Referred to House Judiciary |
| 2021-06-08 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2021-06-04 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/08/2021) |
| 2021-06-03 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2021-05-28 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2021) |
| 2021-03-11 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2021-03-05 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2021) |
| 2021-03-05 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
