RI H5689 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-09 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Corporations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amends the Deceptive Trade Practices Act to clarify the law's exemptions, enable individuals subject to unfair or deceptive acts/practices to recover increased damages/permit the attorney general to seek civil penalties for initial violations of the law.

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Title

General Regulatory Provisions - Deceptive Trade Practices

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-04-09HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2019-04-05HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2019)
2019-02-27HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations

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