Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7409: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7409 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a seller from imposing a surcharge fee on a customer who uses a credit card for a transaction occurring in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations