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 S 2912 · PassedJun 18
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026
Sponsors
JBJacob BissaillonSenator · Democrat · SD-001Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MLMatthew LaMountainSenator · Democrat · SD-031
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 10, 2026House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)House
Jun 9, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)House
Jun 4, 2026Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Senate
May 29, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)Senate
Show 6 earlier actions
May 28, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
May 27, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
May 26, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Apr 3, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentSenate
Recorded votes
PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further studyApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Passage of Sub AMay 28, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Property
- PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
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