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Rhode IslandS21502026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Homeowners get notice of judgment liens

Beginning January 1, 2027, if a judgment lien is recorded on your real property, the creditor must mail you written notice by certified mail within 10 business days to your last known address. The notice must list the creditor’s name and address, the judgment amount, a description of the property, and how to pay or challenge the lien. Court clerks keep records of lien filings and notices sent. Not getting the notice does not cancel the lien, but enforcement deadlines can pause until notice is given.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stefano V. Famiglietti

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Samuel W. Bell

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jacob Bissaillon

    Democratic • Senate

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thomas J. Paolino

    Republican • Senate

  • Todd M. Patalano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 102 • No: 7

House vote • 6/10/2026

PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 64 • No: 7

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

COURTS & CIVIL PROCEDURE -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 160

    6/18/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/9/2026House

  5. Senate read and passed

    6/9/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/4/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/3/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

    6/1/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/31/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

    3/27/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    1/16/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2150 - As Introduced

    1/16/2026

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