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).

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7266 requires businesses to offer senior discounts to customers aged 65 and older using paper checks.

Rhode Island H7266 mandates that businesses offering discounts for automatic payment systems must extend the same discounts to customers aged 65 and older who use paper checks. This law applies to any person or business engaged in the sale of goods or services, ensuring that seniors receive the same benefits as those using electronic payment methods. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)