Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7513: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES (Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.)
Status: Signed into law, June 18, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 6, 2026:
2026 -- H 7513 ======== LC004923 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Introduced By: Representatives Corvese, J. Brien, DeSimone, Read, Azzinaro, Shanley, and Noret Date Introduced: February 06, 2026 Referred To: House Corporations It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 5-20.8 of the General Laws entitled "Real Estate Sales Disclosures" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 5-20.8-14. Radon inspection and mitigation required. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Radon" means a radioactive gas found in the air that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium, thorium, or radium in soil, rock, and water. (2) "Radon test" means measuring the amount of radon in an indoor (ii) Which is conducted by a certified or licensed individual in accordance with § 23-61-5; and (iii) In accordance with the protocols specified for the device used. (3) "Residential real estate transaction" means an agreement to sell real property for residential purposes including, but not limited to, single family homes, duplexes, multi-family homes, and apartment complexes. "Residential real estate transaction" does not include property sold for non-residential commercial property, or property used for tourist or transient residential purposes …
Sponsors
- Arthur Corvese (D, HD-055) · primary sponsor
- Jon Brien (I)
- DeSimone, Anthony (D, HD-005)
- Earl Read (D, HD-026)
- Samuel Azzinaro (D)
- Evan Shanley (D)
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Transmitted to Governor
- : Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- : Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
- : House passed Sub A
- : Placed on House Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- : Proposed Substitute
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Votes
- House Seq #274: PASSAGE (June 4, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Corporations: Passage of Sub A (June 2, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
Common questions
- What is H7513?
- H7513 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES (Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.).
- What is the status of H7513?
- Signed into law as of June 18, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored H7513?
- Arthur Corvese (D, HD-055), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H7513?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7513A.pdf
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