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S3125APUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATIONRights & WarrantiesThis bill requires gas companies to include a clear visual breakdown of all costs and charges on customer bills.Senate·Referred to House Corporations·Mar 20, 2026 S3090BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATIONRights & WarrantiesHealthcare providers cannot require patients to keep credit card or bank information on file to receive medical care.Senate·Referred to House Corporations·Mar 13, 2026 H8264COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesRetailers must hold money from gift certificate sales in a separate account until the certificate is redeemed by the customer.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 11, 2026 H8243

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COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

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Requires car lease agreements to disclose that upfront payments are not refundable if the vehicle is totaled.

House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 6, 2026

S2768COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesBusinesses must allow online cancellation for online subscriptions and clearly disclose automatic renewal terms and price changes.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2965STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACTRights & WarrantiesAllows people to demand a paper copy of a contract in English or Spanish before signing it electronically.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2643COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesRetailers offering digital food coupons must provide an offline alternative for shoppers to access the same discounts.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7847COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesThis bill prohibits expiration dates and additional fees on purchased airline tickets and flight vouchers in Rhode Island.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2688BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATIONRights & WarrantiesHealthcare providers cannot require patients to keep payment cards on file to get an appointment, though voluntary storage is allowed.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7845COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND MARINA USERS' BILL OF RIGHTSRights & WarrantiesThis bill establishes consumer rights for boat owners, including protections against unfair fees, restrictions on service providers, and price gouging.House·Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/12/2026)·Feb 27, 2026

S2525AaaCOMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTSRights & WarrantiesThis bill prevents publishers from forcing unfair e-book and digital audiobook licensing contracts on Rhode Island public libraries.Senate·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)·Feb 13, 2026

S2609COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesSellers must disclose in writing if a vehicle was used in a violent crime or contains biohazardous contamination before sale.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 13, 2026

H7719COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesRetailers must provide offline alternatives, like paper coupons or in-store kiosks, for shoppers to access digital food discounts.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 12, 2026

H7607COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SWIPE FEESRights & WarrantiesThis bill prevents credit card companies from charging merchants processing fees on sales tax and tip amounts.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 11, 2026

H7606AaaCOMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTSRights & WarrantiesThis bill prevents publishers from placing certain pricing and lending restrictions on libraries that license e-books and digital audiobooks.House·Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)·Feb 11, 2026

H7605COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesSellers must disclose in writing if a vehicle was involved in a violent crime or exposed to biohazardous contamination.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 11, 2026

H7639COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACTRights & WarrantiesThis bill protects consumer DNA data by requiring strict consent for testing companies and banning disclosure to insurers or employers.House·Signed by Governor·Feb 11, 2026

S2430COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACTRights & WarrantiesBusinesses must give seniors paying by check the same discounts offered to customers using automatic digital payments.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

S2487COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACTRights & WarrantiesManufacturers must sell tools and parts to independent shops and owners so they can fix their own electronics.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 6, 2026

H7478INSURANCE -- HOMEOWNER CASUALTY INSURANCE BILL OF RIGHTSRights & WarrantiesRequires insurers to provide a document summarizing rights and timelines to homeowners within 14 days of filing a property claim.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 4, 2026

S2347AMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERSRights & WarrantiesThis bill requires auto manufacturers to fairly compensate local dealerships for warranty repairs and vehicles grounded by recall orders.Senate·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)·Jan 30, 2026

H7266COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACTRights & WarrantiesBusinesses offering discounts for automatic payments must extend the same discount to seniors paying by paper check.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 23, 2026

H7181COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICESRights & WarrantiesGyms must stop auto-payments within 30 days of cancellation and give 60 days' notice before raising prices.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 21, 2026

H7180COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACTRights & WarrantiesThis bill requires electronics manufacturers to sell repair parts, tools, and manuals to independent shops and device owners.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 21, 2026