Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 229: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 229 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Repeals the provisions of the general laws allowing deferred deposit providers, also known as "payday lenders."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce