Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7797: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7797 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY. Primary sponsor: Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 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.
Funds the Rhode Island baby bonds trust program without the use of taxpayer dollars through an annual allocation of unclaimed property remittances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance