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RI H7359
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacquelyn Baginski
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AI Summary
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Requires all city and town public auctions of real estate to be conducted in person at the time and place specified in the legal advertisement
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Prohibits electronic or remote auction procedures for municipal real estate sales unless authorized by Rhode Island Superior Court order
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Court authorization for electronic auctions requires a hearing and finding that an in-person auction is not feasible under the specific circumstances
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Adds new Chapter 51 to Title 34 (Property) of the Rhode Island General Laws
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Property
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/5/2026