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1 SB2050   Sen. Euer (D)
S2050
H7284
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.

Death;  Probate Practice;  Property;  Real Estate; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

2 SB2391   Sen. Patalano (D)
S2391
H7359
An Act Relating To Property -- Public Auctions Of Real Estate

Requires public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.

Cities & Towns;  Courts;  Interest;  Property;  Real Estate; 

01/30/2026  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 SB2903   Sen. Gu (D)
S2903
H8169
An Act Relating To Waters And Navigation -- Residential And Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.

Housing;  Property;  Waters and Navigation; 

03/04/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

4 HB7083   Rep. Lima, C. (D)
H7083
S2401
An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- General Powers

Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.

Cities & Towns;  Courts;  Cranston;  Housing; 

01/14/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/13/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
03/17/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study

5 HB7226   Rep. Chippendale (R)
An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Housing And Mortgage Finance Corporation

Expands Rhode Island Housing’s authority to revise the qualified allocation plan to prioritize cost-efficient affordable housing production and total units, while reducing the scoring weight of non-production-related criteria.

Housing;  Real Estate;  State Affairs; 

01/21/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

6 HR7228-A   Rep. Handy (D)
RES. #108 of 2026: House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Creation Of A Statewide Whole-Home Repairs Program

Extends the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study and provides recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program from January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and said commission expires on August 30, 2026.

Commissions;  Housing;  Resolutions; 

01/21/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
01/23/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
01/23/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)
01/27/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study
01/30/2026  Scheduled for consideration (02/03/2026)
02/03/2026  Committee recommends passage
02/06/2026  Scheduled for reconsideration (02/11/2026)
02/06/2026  Proposed Substitute
02/11/2026  Committee recommends passage of Sub A
02/19/2026  Placed on House Calendar (02/24/2026)
02/19/2026  Placed on House Calendar (02/26/2026)
02/23/2026  Placed on House Calendar (02/26/2026)
02/26/2026  House passed Sub A

7 HB8013   Rep. Speakman (D)
An Act Relating To Motor And Other Vehicles -- Mobile And Manufactured Homes

Gives mobile home residents a right of first refusal to buy or lease their park, requiring owners to notify the residents’ association and the Department of Business Regulation of bona fide offers and allow time to match the terms.

Housing;  Motor Vehicles;  Parks;  State Departments; 

02/27/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)