AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTEREST AND USURY

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Allows RI to opt out of the provisions of DIDMCA exempting out of state lenders from interest rate limits which apply to RI lenders. Prevents evasion of statutory interest rate limits and lending rules for loans made in RI.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
Last action: Mar 3, 2026 — 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Arthur Handy D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled