H7654

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.

Complete·6/24/26

Rhode Island H7654 allows notices for mortgage foreclosure sales to be sent by USPS First Class Mail or overnight delivery instead of certified mail.

Rhode Island H7654 amends the mortgage foreclosure and sale laws to allow notices for foreclosure sales to be sent by USPS First Class Mail or overnight delivery service, instead of requiring USPS certified mail return receipt requested. This change applies to notices sent to active military servicemembers and their representatives. The act also includes provisions for stays of foreclosure proceedings and penalties for non-compliance. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

53 Yea

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1 Nay

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21 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

History

Jun 24

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)