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RI S2688
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alana DiMario
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AI Summary
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Healthcare providers cannot require patients to provide bank account, credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment information on file as a prerequisite to office visits or receiving healthcare services
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Violations constitute an unfair trade practice under Rhode Island's deceptive trade practices statute (Chapter 13.1 of Title 6)
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Providers may still request and store payment information if the patient voluntarily agrees to provide it
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Patients remain obligated to pay for healthcare services received
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
Businesses And Professions
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
2/27/2026