Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5247: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5247 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that advertising goods that don't include a price referencing all mandatory fees and charges shall be a deceptive trade practice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/19/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 06/13/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 06/03/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
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