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RI H7266

RI H7266
Requires anyone engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers’ for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65).

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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would require any person or business engaged in the sale of goods or services, and who offers a discount to its customers for utilizing automatic payment systems, via ACH or EFT or similar payment systems, provide the same discount to any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older who makes a payment using paper checks. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Senior Savings Protection Act," mandates that any business selling goods or services that offers a discount for customers using automatic payment methods, such as ACH (Automated Clearing House) or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer), must also provide that same discount to individuals aged sixty-five (65) or older who choose to pay with paper checks. This ensures that senior citizens are not disadvantaged if they prefer or need to use traditional payment methods over electronic ones, effectively extending the benefit of the discount to this demographic regardless of their payment choice.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

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/H7266.pdf
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