Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 141: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 141 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 31, 2025): 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary