| Chapter 160 |
| 2026 -- S 2150 Enacted 06/18/2026 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES |
Introduced By: Senators Famiglietti, Murray, Thompson, Dimitri, Appollonio, Patalano, Bissaillon, Bell, Paolino, and Burke |
| Date Introduced: January 16, 2026 |
| It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: |
| SECTION 1. Chapter 9-21 of the General Laws entitled "Judgments, Orders, and Decrees" |
| is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
| 9-21-14. Judgment lien notice. |
| (a) Notwithstanding any such notice provided through the court process, within ten (10) |
| business days of recording a judgment lien on real property, the judgment creditor shall send written |
| notice to the property owner by certified mail at the last known address. |
| (b) The notice shall include: |
| (1) The name and address of the judgment creditor; |
| (2) The amount of the judgment; |
| (3) The property description affected by the lien; and |
| (4) Instructions on how to satisfy or contest the lien. |
| (c) Failure to provide the required notice shall not invalidate the lien but may toll any |
| deadlines related to enforcement until notice is given. |
| (d) The clerk of the court shall maintain records of judgment lien filings and notices sent. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2027. |
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