SB 2342·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT
Signed into LawFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Val Lawson (D)
Latest Action
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
The act adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s labor laws that forces grocery stores with self‑service checkouts to maintain at least one manned checkout for every three self‑service stations, and one of those manned stations must meet ADA standards. It also limits employees who monitor self‑service lanes from performing any other duties and creates civil penalties for violations.
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