# Rhode Island S3212: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS . Rhode Island S3212, AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Robert Britto (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-23 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 415); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3212-2026 - 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 S3212 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS . - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-04-14 - Last action: 2026-06-23, Signed by Governor — Chapter 415 - Sponsor: Robert Britto (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 7 - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 2 (107 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 6 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Quick way to clear bogus lien filings: benefit, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, a debtor can file a free, sworn affidavit to flag a lien filing as unauthorized and meant to harass or defraud. The filing office must file a termination that takes effect in 60 days and notify the secured party the same day. For filings sent by a trusted financial instituti… - Crackdown on fake government-looking mail: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, business mail and emails that sell filing or reporting services must show a bold notice at the top: “THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT…” in at least 24‑point type. Envelopes must say “THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT.” Senders cannot use the state seal or look like an official notic… - Easier online trade-name filing: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, you can file trade‑name documents electronically through systems the Secretary of State authorizes. You may use original, faxed, or electronic signatures submitted through an approved method. - Changes start July 1, 2026: benefit, low. All parts of this law take effect July 1, 2026. - Fast fix for sham company filings: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, if someone used your identity or false facts to create or report a company, you can file an affidavit. The Secretary of State reviews in five business days, can ask sworn written answers, and may void and remove false records. Your answers and the office’s questions are not… - Tighter checks on lien filings: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the filing office may refuse non‑bank filings it reasonably thinks were sent to harass or defraud, using clear warning signs. A filing only works if an authorized person sent it, and a record is filed when it is sent with the fee or accepted by the office. You must file a co… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Robert Britto (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: John P. Burke (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mark P. McKenney (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Melissa A. Murray (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-08 | House | COMMERCIAL CODE - TRANSACTIONS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE | pass | 69 | 0 | | | 2026-06-04 | Senate | UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS Passage | pass | 38 | 0 | | ## Actions (12) - 2026-06-23: Signed by Governor — Chapter 415 (Governor) - 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-08: House passed Sub A in concurrence (House) - 2026-06-05: Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) (House) - 2026-06-04: Senate passed Sub A (Senate) - 2026-06-02: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-02: Committee recommends passage of Sub A - 2026-06-01: Proposed Substitute - 2026-05-29: Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - 2026-04-28: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-04-24: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - 2026-04-14: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce (Senate) ## Bill text - S3212 - As Introduced, 2026-04-14: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212.pdf) - S3212 - Substitute, 2026-04-14: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212A.pdf) ## Related bills - S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) - S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) - S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [S3212 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212.htm) - [S3212 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212.pdf) - [S3212 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212A.htm) - [S3212 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3212A.pdf) ## Related - [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026) - [S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3353-2026) - [S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3333-2026) - [S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3315-2026) - [S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3337-2026) - [S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3293-2026) - [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-S3212-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).