AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- FILING OF TRADE NAME

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s commercial law that bans online sellers from using automated pricing that relies on a consumer’s personal data to increase prices. It allows normal price drops and market‑based pricing, requires a simple notice when personal data influences a price, and sets a $100 civil penalty for each violation. The measure targets online retailers and aims to protect consumers from hidden, data‑driven price hikes.

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