Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7719: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7719 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tom Noret (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.
Provides that stores offering food product discounts must provide the same discounts to in-store customers that are offered to customers using electronic digital coupons.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations