Rhode IslandH75072026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES .

Sponsored By: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Homeowners get notice of judgment liens

Beginning January 1, 2027, when a judgment lien is recorded on your real property, the creditor must mail you a certified notice within 10 business days to your last known address. The notice must list the creditor’s name and address, the judgment amount, and describe the property. It must also explain how to pay off or contest the lien. This notice is in addition to any court notice. If the creditor does not send it on time, the lien still stands, but enforcement deadlines can be paused until you get notice. Court clerks keep records of liens and the notices sent.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House
David A. Bennett
Democratic • House
Anthony J. DeSimone
Democratic • House
Richard R. Fascia
Republican • House
Jon D. Brien
Independent • House
Joseph M. McNamara
Democratic • House
Thomas E. Noret
Democratic • House
Earl A. Read, III
Democratic • House
Scott A. Slater
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 8

House vote • 5/21/2026

JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES PASSAGE