Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2715: 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
SB 2715 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Val Lawson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/20/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary