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RI H7654

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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