Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5937: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5937 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adopts the uniform partition of heirs property act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary