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HB 7848·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Marszalkowski
Latest Action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the state’s unfair sales practices law that obligates any retailer selling continuous glucose monitors to provide a free, point‑of‑sale replacement within 24 hours for devices that are defective. It applies to all retailers of these medical devices, mandates signage and annual reporting, and sets a $500 misdemeanor penalty for violations. The measure aims to protect consumers with diabetes from unsafe or non‑functional equipment.

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