Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

SB 2965 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT

Last action — 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows parties to request written documents in English or Spanish before electronic agreements.

This legislation permits individuals to require a written copy of a document in either English or Spanish before they complete electronic transactions. This can enhance clarity and understanding in agreements made electronically.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers can ensure they receive important documents in a familiar language, promoting better understanding of agreements.

Summary

Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 103 not signed on

Sponsors (11)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (103)

103 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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2965 do?
Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.
Who sponsors SB 2965?
SB 2965 is sponsored by Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), and Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2965?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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