S.2391

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.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2391 mandates in-person public auctions for real estate unless a court order allows remote procedures.

Rhode Island S2391 requires cities and towns to conduct public auctions of real estate or interests in real estate only in person, not electronically or remotely. Exceptions are allowed only if a Rhode Island Superior Court judge authorizes remote auctions after a hearing and determines that an in-person auction is not feasible. The act aims to increase public scrutiny of real estate auctions in Rhode Island.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 25–9 · Apr 28
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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9 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Apr 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

Apr 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026)