Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 842: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 842 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEES. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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 interchange fees on taxes and gratuities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce