Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7290: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7290 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor