S.2902

Precludes a legal entity from owning property whose value is over $25,000,000. If the property value exceeds $25,000,000, then the entity must divest a graduated yearly amount over the next 10 years, until value is less than $25,000,000.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2902 prohibits legal entities from owning real property valued over $25,000,000, requiring divestment over 10 years.

Rhode Island S2902 mandates that legal entities divest from holdings of single-family and multi-family dwellings if their aggregate value exceeds $25,000,000. The divestment must occur over a period of ten years, with a graduated percentage each year. The bill also requires landlords to register specific information with the Department of Health and mandates divestment schedules for entities exceeding the $25,000,000 threshold. Exemptions apply to certain nonprofit organizations and community land trusts.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government