Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7514
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 3, 2026 · Legislature
03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 19, 2026 · Legislature
02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations