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RI S2609
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Lauria
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AI Summary
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Prohibits selling, offering for sale, or transporting into Rhode Island any motor vehicle used in a crime of violence or exposed to biohazardous contamination without providing written notice to the buyer prior to sale
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Defines "biohazardous contamination" as exposure to blood, bodily fluids, human remains, infectious disease materials, or other biological contaminants from crime scenes, accidents, natural disasters, or other incidents requiring professional remediation
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Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Rhode Island's existing consumer protection law (Chapter 6-13.1)
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.
Commercial Law
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/3/2026