Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7283: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DECEDENT'S ESTATES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7283 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DECEDENT'S ESTATES. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 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.
Allows a duly authorized administrator or executor of an estate to request decedent's funds on deposit with any financial institution without cost.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary