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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7607: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SWIPE FEES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7607 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SWIPE FEES. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 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 the charging of swipe fees on taxes and gratuities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
Brandon VoasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse57
Greg CostantinoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Bob PhillipsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
  3. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source