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S2391Introduced in the Senate

Requires public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Todd Patalano, District 26

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PROPERTY -- PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF REAL ESTATE - Requires public auctions by any city or town of real estate or an interest therein to only be done in person and not by electronic or remote procedures unless authorized by court order.

Where it stands

Referred to House Judiciary

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · April 28, 2026

25

Yes

9

No

4

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Judiciary

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