S.2944

Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2944 mandates businesses to register and maintain filings with the secretary of state for consumer protection and fair competition.

Rhode Island S2944 requires businesses operating in the state to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state. This ensures that consumers and small businesses can identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process. The bill establishes enhanced civil penalties for unauthorized business activity, increases annual report penalties, and declares noncompliance with secretary of state filing obligations as an unfair or deceptive act.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary