HB 7654·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Matthew Dawson (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
The law changes how foreclosure notices must be mailed and adds special protections for service members on active duty or recent deployment. It requires mailed notice by first‑class or overnight service and gives a nine‑month automatic stay on any sale if the borrower is serving. Mortgage lenders who ignore these rules face fines or jail time.
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