Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 34-37 — Fair Housing Practices Act
Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act: prohibits discrimination in housing on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, familial status, disability, age, marital status, and source of income. 26 sections. Verified 2026-10-15.
Provisions (26)
§ 34-37-1
Finding and declaration of policy
§ 34-37-10
Severability
§ 34-37-11
Short title
§ 34-37-2
Right to equal housing opportunities — Civil rights
§ 34-37-2.1
Right to equal housing opportunities — Age
§ 34-37-2.2
Right to equal housing opportunities — Sexual orientation
§ 34-37-2.3
Right to equal housing opportunities — Gender identity or expression
§ 34-37-2.4
Right to equal housing opportunities — Victims of domestic violence status
§ 34-37-3
Definitions
§ 34-37-4
Unlawful housing practices
§ 34-37-4.1
Discrimination in familial status — Exemptions
§ 34-37-4.2
Exemptions — Religious organizations and private clubs
§ 34-37-4.3
Discrimination in granting credit or loans prohibited
§ 34-37-4.4
[Repealed.]
§ 34-37-4.5
[Repealed.]
§ 34-37-4.6
Discrimination based on lawful source of income — Exemption
§ 34-37-5
Prevention of unlawful housing practices
§ 34-37-5.1
Interference, coercion, or intimidation
§ 34-37-5.2
Discrimination in brokerage services
§ 34-37-5.3
Fostering of segregated housing prohibited
§ 34-37-5.4
Discrimination in residential real estate related transactions
§ 34-37-5.5
Freedom of condominium owners and apartment renters to display certain religious items
§ 34-37-6
Judicial review and enforcement
§ 34-37-7
Repealed
§ 34-37-8
Appropriation
§ 34-37-9