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HB 8294·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY

Signed into LawFiled Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: June Speakman (D)
Latest Action

06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 24, 2026

Summary

The law lets a receiver and judge sell vacant, abandoned buildings once a public nuisance is fixed, with a hearing for owners to object. Sales can favor buyers who commit to low‑ and moderate‑income housing, resale below market, voucher occupancy, owner‑occupancy, or installing an energy storage system. Proceeds are distributed in a set order and the receivership ends after the sale.

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