Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2965: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2965 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 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.
Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary