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RI H7846
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Voas
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AI Summary
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Third-party delivery services are prohibited from purchasing ads, bidding on search results, or displaying merchant names, trademarks, logos, or likenesses on any advertising platform without a written agreement with the merchant.
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Third-party restaurant reservation services are banned from listing, advertising, promoting, or facilitating reservations at Rhode Island food service establishments without a contractual relationship with the establishment.
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Merchants harmed by unauthorized placements may sue for actual damages or $5,000 (whichever is greater), with potential punitive damages for reckless conduct.
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Violations carry civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day, with proceeds deposited as general revenue; the attorney general may bring enforcement actions.
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Effective date: January 1, 2027.
Legislative Description
Prohibits unauthorized placement of merchants on advertising platform order interfaces, and would prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services.
Commercial Law
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026