Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7409: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7409 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Scott Slater (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); and 6 more.