Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5831: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACT
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5831 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Sherry Roberts (Republican), David Place (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 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.
Requires anyone engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers’ for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 06/18/2025 House read and passed
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations