Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2391: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF REAL ESTATE
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Plain-language summary
SB 2391 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF REAL ESTATE. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 04/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary