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RI S2642

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Britto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires covered suppliers (those selling over $6 billion annually in grocery goods) to offer the same terms of sale to all retailers and wholesalers purchasing on the same volume unit basis

  • Defines "dominant covered retailers" as those with over $18 billion in annual retail sales and storefronts in more than 20 states, prohibiting them from coercing suppliers into offering preferential pricing

  • Mandates suppliers provide anonymized contract terms from dominant retailer agreements within 14 days of a written request from smaller retailers or wholesalers

  • Provides defenses for price differences attributable to genuine efficiencies like self-distribution, voluntary acceptance of different terms, or sales of perishable/seasonal goods

  • Allows enforcement by the Attorney General or injured parties, with remedies including injunctions and damages up to 1.5 times actual damages or the pricing differential suffered

Legislative Description

Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.

Commercial Law

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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