S.2206

Allows RI to opt out of the provisions of DIDMCA exempting out of state lenders from interest rate limits which apply to RI lenders. Prevents evasion of statutory interest rate limits and lending rules for loans made in RI.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2206 allows the state to opt out of federal interest rate exemptions for out-of-state lenders, enforcing local interest rate limits and.

Rhode Island S2206 allows the state to reject federal exemptions that allow out-of-state lenders to bypass Rhode Island's interest rate limits and lending rules. This ensures that all lenders, regardless of their state of charter, must adhere to Rhode Island's statutory interest rate limits and lending regulations. The bill also clarifies that lenders, even if they do not identify themselves as such, are subject to Rhode Island's lending laws. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce