Rhode Island enacts Uniform Commercial Code amendments targeting business identity theft and deceptive solicitations

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS (Makes a series of amendments and adds new provisions of law to address business identity theft and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses and the unauthorized formation of entities.)

Last action · June 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Shallcross Smith and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island enacted legislation amending the Uniform Commercial Code regarding secured transactions to address business identity theft, unauthorized formation of business entities, and deceptive solicitations sent to businesses.

Why it matters

Businesses operating in the state face new legal protections against unauthorized entity formation and fraudulent solicitations, changing compliance requirements for commercial filings.

Background

H 8324 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and signed into law by the Governor on June 23, 2026. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Business owners

Commercial entities and business owners receive new legal safeguards against unauthorized entity creation and deceptive business solicitations.

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What is the main objective of this act?

The act amends the Uniform Commercial Code to combat business identity theft, deceptive business solicitations, and unauthorized entity formations.

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It modifies the .

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Jun 23, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 18, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 9, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
May 26, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A
May 22, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026)

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May 21, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
May 20, 2026
Proposed Substitute
May 15, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Mar 20, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Corporations

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