H7605

Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7605 amends deceptive trade practices to require disclosure of vehicles used in violent crimes or exposed to biohazards.

Rhode Island H7605 amends the state's deceptive trade practices law to include a requirement for sellers to disclose if a vehicle has been used in a violent crime or exposed to biohazardous contamination. The bill defines "biohazardous contamination" as exposure to blood, bodily fluids, human remains, infectious disease materials, or other biological contaminants. Sellers must notify buyers in writing before the sale. Failure to disclose such information is declared an unfair or deceptive trade practice. This act aims to protect purchasers from unknowingly buying vehicles with such histories.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations