Rhode Island bill allows parties to condition electronic transactions on receiving written copies in English or Spanish

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT (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.)

Last action · May 21, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Pam Lauria and 10 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island legislation permits individuals to condition any electronic transaction on receiving a written copy of the agreement in either English or Spanish before signing electronically or fulfilling performance obligations.

Why it matters

Provides residents with the legal right to demand physical paperwork in specific languages prior to being bound by digital contracts, impacting how businesses execute online and electronic agreements.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

consumers

Consumers gain the right to request and receive written copies of electronic agreements in English or Spanish prior to executing them.

Directly affected

businesses utilizing electronic contracts

Businesses must accommodate requests from parties seeking physical written copies in English or Spanish before electronic contract execution or performance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill allow a party to do in an electronic transaction?

It allows a party to condition the transaction on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before or performance.

Which languages are specified for the written copies?

English or Spanish.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 21, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 15, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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