Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 991: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 991 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 17, 2025. 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: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic); Lori Urso (Democratic); Jake Bissaillon (Democratic); Victoria Gu (Democratic); and 4 more.