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RI S2391
RI S2391Requires public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any public auction of real estate, or any ownership stake in real estate, conducted by a city or town in Rhode Island must be held in person, meaning attendees must be physically present at the specified time and location. This is intended to increase public oversight of these sales. The bill explicitly prohibits electronic or remote auction procedures unless a judge in the Rhode Island Superior Court grants a specific court order, which can only happen after a hearing determines that an in-person auction is not practical for a particular situation. The bill will become law immediately upon its approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Todd Patalano (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2391.pdf |
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