R.I. Gen. Laws § 13-8.2-8: Immunity for third-party individuals — Civil and criminal.

An individual or entity that denies employment, professional licensing, housing or other benefits or opportunities to a holder of a certificate of recovery & re-entry on the basis of a criminal records check shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to any claim, demand, cause of action, or proceeding of any nature as a result of such denial.