· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING

Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud. Allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters. Also creates penalties for real estate title fraud.

Sponsor

Mia Ackerman (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study