The bill amends Section 6-13.1-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 6-13.1 entitled "Deceptive Trade Practices" by providing new definitions and clarifying what constitutes unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The bill includes a list of practices that are considered deceptive, such as passing off goods or services as those of another, making false or misleading statements about the characteristics or origin of goods or services, and advertising goods or services with intent not to sell them as advertised. It also specifies that it is deceptive to advertise a price for a good or service that does not include all fees or charges, with the exception of taxes or fees imposed by a government entity and reasonable postage or carriage charges.

The bill introduces a new insertion to the list of deceptive acts, specifically clause (xxi), which states that it is deceptive to advertise, display, or offer a price for a good or service that does not include all fees or charges, except for certain taxes, government-imposed fees, and shipping costs. This change aims to ensure that consumers are not misled by advertised prices that do not reflect the total cost they will incur. The act will take effect upon passage, indicating that the changes to the law will be immediate once the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
5247: 6-13.1-1