SB 2692 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

SB 2692 requires condominium associations to conduct structural surveys and reserve studies, fund reserves at a minimum of 15% of annual operating expenses, and create long-term repair plans. This directly affects all condominium associations managing residential properties, mandating proactive financial and structural planning. Key provisions include annual assessments of common areas' condition, setting aside 15% of operating funds for future repairs, and developing detailed maintenance schedules. The bill aims to ensure associations have sufficient funds and planning in place for major repairs before they become urgent or costly. It does not change current voting rules or involve other government entities.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 19, 2026

How they voted

350
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
May 19, 2026
D Democratic32
31 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican4
4 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 20, 2026
Committee
05/20/2026 Referred to House Corporations
lower
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
05/19/2026 Senate passed Sub A
upper
May 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors