Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5215: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5215 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that health clubs must discontinue automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 02/27/2025 House read and passed
- 02/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (02/27/2025)
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (02/11/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations