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RI H7181
RI H7181Provides that health clubs must discontinue automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a notice to stop from the consumer.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that a health club must stop automatic deductions from the consumer’s account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a written notice that the consumer wants the automatic deduction to be stopped. The act would also provide that a health club must give a consumer at least 60 calendar days notice of a proposed rate increase or substantial change in services being provided to the consumer. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires health clubs to stop automatically deducting payments from a consumer's bank account or credit card within 30 calendar days after receiving a written request from the consumer to stop these deductions, ensuring consumers have more control over their recurring payments. Additionally, health clubs must provide consumers with at least 60 calendar days advance notice before implementing any increase in membership rates or making significant changes to the services they offer, giving consumers ample time to adjust or cancel their memberships if they are unhappy with the proposed changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Bob Phillips (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Jon Brien (I),
Michael Chippendale (R),
Raymond Hull (D),
George Nardone (R),
David Place (R),
Evan Shanley (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7181.pdf |
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