S.2956

Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2956 aims to prevent title fraud by requiring identification for those presenting deeds and other instruments for recording.

Rhode Island S2956, known as the Title Fraud Prevention Act, introduces measures to combat title fraud by mandating the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording deeds or other instruments. This requirement applies to individuals presenting documents for recording, unless submitted by a trusted submitter. The act also establishes an expedited quiet title procedure for those claiming ownership of property affected by fraudulent instruments.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary