The bill proposes the establishment of the "Rhode Island Marina Users' Bill of Rights Act," which would be added as a new chapter to Title 6 of the General Laws, specifically addressing commercial law and general regulatory provisions. The act outlines a series of rights for boat owners, including the right to access their boat and have service providers access it for safety and repairs, the right to lease space from a marina without being obligated to use additional services, and the right to hire service providers without marina-imposed fees or penalties. It also includes rights related to privacy and confidentiality of financial documents, the right to request references and certifications from technicians, the right to an itemized invoice and explanation of charges, the right to request estimates and shop around for services, the right to store the vessel elsewhere without losing a summer slip, the right to sell the boat without marina commission unless they act as broker, and the right to post a for-sale sign on the boat.

Additionally, the bill grants boat owners the right to consumer protection by the Rhode Island attorney general's office, including filing complaints and receiving prompt attention, with enforcement and penalties for violators. It also stipulates that marina fees cannot increase more than 10% or 2% above the consumer price index annually, and special assessments require a majority vote from slip owners and can only be used for specific purposes. The bill provides a private right of action for damages or a statutory sum against marinas violating these rights, and in certain cases, aggrieved parties are entitled to remedies available under chapter 36 of the title in a civil action. The act would take effect upon passage.