Amends several definitions to the general law chapter relating to abandoned property, adds a definition for "eligible nonprofit corporation", provides criteria for when properties are considered abandoned or a public nuisance.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandPROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY - Amends several definitions to the general law chapter relating to abandoned property, adds a definition for "eligible nonprofit corporation", provides criteria for when properties are considered abandoned or a public nuisance.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 18, 2026
- 147 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 8101 · PassedJun 18
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026
Sponsor
JSJune SpeakmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-068Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorHouse
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorHouse
Jun 11, 2026Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrenceSenate
Jun 10, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Senate
Jun 8, 2026House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)House
Jun 5, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)House
Jun 5, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
Jun 3, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Show 7 earlier actions
Jun 3, 2026Scheduled for reconsideration (06/05/2026)House
May 5, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
May 1, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
May 1, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)House
Mar 26, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)House
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryHouse
Recorded votes
Passage Of AmendmentJun 8, 2026 · House · 69 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Passage As AmendedJun 8, 2026 · House · 59 yea · 11 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub AJun 5, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Property
- PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
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