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RI H8103
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Dawson
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AI Summary
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Extends foreclosure protection period for active military servicemembers from 9 months to 1 year after completion of active duty or deployment
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Mortgagees must stay foreclosure proceedings upon receiving written notice that the mortgagor is on active duty or within the protected period after service ends
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Applies to members of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard or Reserves called to active duty
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Foreclosure sales made in violation of servicemember protections are invalid unless authorized by court order or agreement of all parties
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Penalties for knowingly violating the foreclosure stay include fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both, plus potential consequential and punitive damages
Legislative Description
Increases the time that mortgage foreclosure notices are required to be provided to active military service members, from nine (9) months to one year, after completion of their active duty.
Property
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026