Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8324: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8324 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Casimiro, Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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.
Makes a series of amendments and adds new provisions of law to address business identity theft and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses and the unauthorized formation of entities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/26/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/20/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations