Rhode Island Modifies its Fair Housing Practices Act to Include Military Status Under Discrimination Protections

Fair Housing Servicemembers

On July 9, Governor Raimondo signed S.0241, which amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to include discrimination based on a person’s military status as a prohibited and unlawful housing and credit granting practice. Protected classes now include veterans with an honorable discharge (or an honorable or general administrative discharge), and active servicemembers in the Armed Forces.  The amendments are effective immediately.