S.2965

Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2965 allows parties to condition electronic transactions on receiving a written document in English or Spanish before electronic.

Rhode Island S2965 amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act to allow parties to condition electronic transactions on their desire to receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution. This provision ensures that parties can choose to receive documents in a written format before proceeding with electronic agreements. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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11
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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