Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2642: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2642 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lori Urso (Democratic); Jake Bissaillon (Democratic); Sam Zurier (Democratic); Mark McKenney (Democratic); and 3 more.