H7359

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.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7359 mandates in-person public auctions for real estate unless a court order allows remote procedures.

Rhode Island H7359 requires cities and towns to conduct public auctions of real estate or interests in real estate in person only, unless a court order permits remote procedures. This law aims to increase transparency and public scrutiny in real estate auctions. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study