# Rhode Island H8324: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS . Rhode Island H8324, AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-23 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 414); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8324-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island H8324 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS . - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-03-20 - Last action: 2026-06-23, Signed by Governor — Chapter 414 - Sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 9 - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 1 (67 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 3 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Crackdown on deceptive business solicitations: benefit, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, third‑party mail or electronic offers to businesses must carry a big ad disclaimer in at least 24‑point type. They must say where to file or get records from the Secretary of State, show the sender’s name and street address, and mail must state “THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCU… - Clearer business filing rules and appeals: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the law clarifies how you can file business‑name records: paper or authorized electronic transmissions and electronic signatures are valid. It defines “solicitation” used in these chapters for clarity. If the Secretary of State disapproves your articles or other document, yo… - Faster fix for bogus lien filings: mixed, medium. If you are named as a debtor, you can file a sworn, notarized affidavit to stop an unauthorized UCC lien. The filing office must post a termination with no fee; it takes effect after 60 days. The secured party gets same-day notice, can seek an expedited review, and can ask the superior court to rei… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jenni A. Furtado (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-26 | House | COMM. CODE/SECURED TRANSACT PASSAGE | pass | 67 | 0 | | ## Actions (12) - 2026-06-23: Signed by Governor — Chapter 414 (Governor) - 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-09: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-05: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) (Senate) - 2026-05-26: House passed Sub A (House) - 2026-05-22: Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026) (House) - 2026-05-21: Committee recommends passage of Sub A - 2026-05-20: Proposed Substitute - 2026-05-15: Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026) - 2026-04-28: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-04-24: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - 2026-03-20: Introduced, referred to House Corporations (House) ## Bill text - H8324 - As Introduced, 2026-03-20: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324.pdf) - H8324 - Substitute, 2026-03-20: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324A.pdf) ## Related bills - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) - H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [H8324 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324.htm) - [H8324 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324.pdf) - [H8324 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324A.htm) - [H8324 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8324A.pdf) ## Related - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8437-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8324-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).