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RI S2642
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Britto
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Mandates suppliers provide anonymized contract terms from dominant retailer agreements within 14 days of a written request from smaller retailers or wholesalers
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Provides defenses for price differences attributable to genuine efficiencies like self-distribution, voluntary acceptance of different terms, or sales of perishable/seasonal goods
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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