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IntroducedMar 06, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Rhode Island House Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (Prohibits disclosure terms "down payment", "money down", or any similar language to describe lump sum payments in order to reduce monthly lease payments. Provides that lump sum payments are non-refundable in the event of a total loss of the vehicle.)
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House • Apr 02, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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- Apr 02, 2026 | House
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Mar 27, 2026 | House
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Mar 06, 2026 | House
- 03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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