Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6282: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GROCERY STORES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6282 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GROCERY STORES. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): 04/30/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires grocery stores to specifically limit the number of self-service checkout units to six (6) units per location. The consumer protection unit of the department of attorney general would have authority to enforce these restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations