Who sponsors HB 7940?

HB 7940 is sponsored by Scott A. Slater (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), and Brandon T. Voas (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

HB 7940 — AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SENIOR SAVINGS PROTECTION ACT

Last action June 12, 2024 — 06/12/2024 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 12, 2024.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 12, 2024
06/12/2024 Signed by Governor
June 07, 2024
06/07/2024 Transmitted to Governor
June 06, 2024
06/06/2024 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
June 05, 2024
06/05/2024 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/06/2024)
June 04, 2024
06/04/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
May 31, 2024
05/31/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2024)
May 30, 2024
05/30/2024 Referred to Senate Commerce
May 30, 2024
05/30/2024 House passed Sub A
May 24, 2024
05/24/2024 Placed on House Calendar (05/30/2024)
May 22, 2024
05/22/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
May 17, 2024
05/17/2024 Proposed Substitute
May 17, 2024
05/17/2024 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2024)
March 26, 2024
03/26/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 22, 2024
03/22/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2024)
March 05, 2024
03/05/2024 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

May 30, 2024

Passed 67 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	51	0	0	7
Independent	1	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	9	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	1
Total	67	0	0	8
% of votes cast	89%	0%	0%	11%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Cardillo	—	Yea
Cruz	—	Yea
Fenton-Fung	—	Yea
Henries	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Rea	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Not Voting
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Not Voting
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Not Voting
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Not Voting
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Not Voting
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

finance labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7940 do?: Prohibits the charging of any fees to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older for a hard-copy paper bill, invoice or statement. The violation of this provision would be a deceptive trade practice subject to a $500 fine.
Who sponsors HB 7940?: HB 7940 is sponsored by Scott A. Slater (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Raymond A. Hull (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), and Brandon T. Voas (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7940?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 7940?: Track HB 7940 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 7940
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2024 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 05, 2024
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Scott A. Slater

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