Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 991: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 991 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 17, 2025. 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: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 04/17/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce