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RI H7654
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Dawson
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AI Summary
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Amends Rhode Island mortgage foreclosure notice requirements to allow mortgagees to send required foreclosure notices via USPS First Class Mail and/or overnight delivery service, replacing the current requirement for certified mail with return receipt requested
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Applies to notices sent to mortgagors regarding the time and place of foreclosure sale, which must be sent at least 20 days prior to first publication for non-consumer mortgagors and at least 30 days for individual consumer mortgagors
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Maintains existing requirements that notices to servicemembers on active duty or recently returned from deployment must include information about their rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Property
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor
2/26/2026