Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2956: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2956 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.
Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary