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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2642: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

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

SB 2642 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Sam ZurierPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18

“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. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sources

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