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RI H7507

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Corvese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Judgment creditors must send written notice to the property owner by certified mail within 10 business days of recording a judgment lien on real property, sent to the owner's last known address.
  • Required notice must include the creditor's name and address, the judgment amount, a description of the affected property, and instructions on how to satisfy or contest the lien.
  • Failure to provide the required notice does not invalidate the lien but may toll any enforcement-related deadlines until proper notice is given.
  • The clerk of the court is required to maintain records of judgment lien filings and notices sent.
  • The act would take effect on January 1, 2027, and adds new section 9-21-14 to Rhode Island General Laws.

Legislative Description

Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.

Courts And Civil Procedure

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

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