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RI S2430

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peter Appollonio

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Businesses offering discounts for automatic payments (ACH, EFT, or similar electronic systems) must extend the same discount to customers aged 65 or older who pay by paper check

  • Amends the existing Senior Savings Protection Act (Chapter 6-40.1 of Rhode Island General Laws)

  • Applies to any person or business engaged in the sale of goods or services

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires anyone engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers’ for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65).

Commercial Law

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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