Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7551: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7551 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/12/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary