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1 SB2011-A   Sen. Gu (D)
S2011
H7066
An Act Relating To Insurance-Casualty Insurance Generally-Limitations On Policy Cancellations And Renewals

Amends the regulations on the cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance and components thereof.

Housing;  Insurance;  Property; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
03/31/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (10-0)
04/24/2026  Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
04/27/2026  Proposed Substitute
04/28/2026  Committee recommended indefinite postponement
04/28/2026  Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study (10-0)
05/01/2026  Scheduled for consideration
05/01/2026  Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)
05/04/2026  Proposed Substitute
05/05/2026  Committee recommends passage of Sub A (8-0)
05/06/2026  Placed on Senate Calendar (05/12/2026)
05/12/2026  Senate passed Sub A
05/13/2026  Referred to House Corporations
05/22/2026  Scheduled for consideration
05/22/2026  Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

2 SB2059   Sen. Gu (D)
S2059
H8276
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Tax Sales

Requires specific notice of the tax sale to the taxpayer with a copy of this § 44-9-10 attached thereto. Failure to do so would render the tax sale null and void.

State Affairs;  Taxation; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
02/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
02/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
03/03/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (9-0)

3 SB2367   Sen. Lawson (D)
An Act Relating To Taxation -- First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act

Allows an individual, who is a first-time homebuyer, to contribute funds to a first-time homebuyer savings account with Rhode Island housing to pay for eligible costs to purchase a home and receive tax deductions and exemptions.

Financial Institutions;  Housing;  Real Estate;  State Affairs;  Taxation; 

01/29/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
01/30/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
05/07/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

4 SB2371   Sen. Paolino (R)
An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Housing And Mortgage Finance Corporation

Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

Finance;  Property;  Real Estate;  State Affairs;  Veterans; 

01/29/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
01/30/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
05/07/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

5 SB2442   Sen. Paolino (R)
S2442
H7798
An Act Relating To Property -- First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program Act

Establishes the first-time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.

Financial Institutions;  Property;  Real Estate;  State Affairs; 

02/06/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/01/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
05/07/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

6 SB3073-aa   Sen. Britto (D)
S3073
H8104
An Act Relating To Property -- Mortgages Of Real Property

Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.

Housing;  Mortgages;  Property;  Real Estate; 

03/13/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
04/10/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/10/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
04/14/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (7-0)
04/24/2026  Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
04/28/2026  Committee recommends passage (7-3)
04/29/2026  Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
04/29/2026  Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
05/07/2026  Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
05/08/2026  Referred to House Judiciary

7 SB3094   Sen. Tikoian (D)
S3094
H8273
An Act Relating To Property -- Homeowners Association Law

Creates the homeowners association law to provide operational procedures for residential communities subject to the management of a homeowner association.

Housing;  Property;  Real Estate; 

03/13/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
05/08/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
05/12/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

8 HB7066   Rep. Azzinaro (D)
H7066
S2011
An Act Relating To Insurance -- Casualty Insurance Generally -- Limitations On Policy Cancellations And Renewals

Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

Insurance;  Motor Vehicle Insurance;  Property;  Real Estate; 

01/14/2026  Introduced, referred to House Corporations
01/30/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
01/30/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
02/03/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/22/2026  Scheduled for consideration
05/22/2026  Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
05/22/2026  Proposed Substitute

9 HB7284   Rep. Read (D)
H7284
S2050
An Act Relating To Probate Practice And Procedure -- Uniform Real Property Transfer On Death Act

Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.

Courts;  Death;  Probate Practice;  Property; 

01/23/2026  Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
01/23/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
01/23/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
01/25/2026  Committee postponed at request of sponsor (01/29/2026)
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
03/26/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

10 HB7478   Rep. Hull (D)
An Act Relating To Insurance -- Homeowner Casualty Insurance Bill Of Rights

Creates a homeowner casualty bill of rights.

Insurance;  Property;  Real Estate; 

02/04/2026  Introduced, referred to House Corporations
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
04/02/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

11 HB7513   Rep. Corvese (D)
H7513
S2424
An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Real Estate Sales Disclosures

Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.

Business & Professions;  Health & Safety;  Real Estate; 

02/06/2026  Introduced, referred to House Corporations
02/06/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
02/11/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

12 HB7798   Rep. Newberry (R)
H7798
S2442
An Act Relating To Property -- First Time Home Buyer Savings Program Act

Establishes the first time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.

Housing;  Property;  Real Estate; 

02/12/2026  Introduced, referred to House Finance

13 HB8273   Rep. McNamara (D)
H8273
S3094
An Act Relating To Property -- Homeowners Association Law

Creates the homeowners association law to provide operational procedures for residential communities subject to the management of a homeowner association.

Housing;  Property;  Real Estate; 

03/11/2026  Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
03/26/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study