2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2278: Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.
Legislative Summary
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACT - Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.
Bill History
2/12/2024
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Senate
3/8/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2024)
Senate
3/12/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/3/2024
Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2024)
Senate
5/6/2024
Proposed Substitute
Senate
5/7/2024
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate
5/8/2024
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/14/2024)
Senate
5/14/2024
Senate passed Sub A
Senate
5/15/2024
Referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
5/19/2024
Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2024)
House of Representatives
5/22/2024
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
House of Representatives
5/24/2024
Placed on House Calendar (05/30/2024)
House of Representatives
5/30/2024
House passed Sub A in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/7/2024
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
6/12/2024
Signed by Governor
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage In Concurrence
5/30/2024
67
Yea
0
Nay
8
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage
5/14/2024
34
Yea
0
Nay
3
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage of Sub A
5/7/2024
8
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study
3/12/2024
8
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/12/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
