S.2609

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

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2609 prohibits selling vehicles used in violent crimes or exposed to biohazards without disclosing this to the purchaser.

Rhode Island S2609 amends the state's deceptive trade practices law to include selling vehicles used in violent crimes or exposed to biohazards without disclosing this to the purchaser as an unfair or deceptive trade practice. The bill mandates that sellers provide written notice to the purchaser before the sale, ensuring the purchaser is aware of the vehicle's history. Any violation of this requirement is declared an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

DDDDDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary