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RI HB 7724

withdrawn

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- SMALL LOAN LENDERS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did RI HB 7724 pass?

No. RI HB 7724 was withdrawn on 2026-02-13 and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-02-13): 02/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

What is RI HB 7724 about?

Establishes a maximum per annum rate of interest on small loans at ninety-nine percent (99%) and limit the amounts of origination and closing fees. Also requires that late fees and returned payment fees be agreed to in writing between borrower and lender.

Who sponsors RI HB 7724?

Serpa is the primary sponsor of RI HB 7724.

Description

Establishes a maximum per annum rate of interest on small loans at ninety-nine percent (99%) and limit the amounts of origination and closing fees. Also requires that late fees and returned payment fees be agreed to in writing between borrower and lender.

Introduced
2026-02-12
Latest action
2026-02-13 — 02/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Serpaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-12

    02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

    introduction,referral-committee

  2. 2026-02-13

    02/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

    withdrawal

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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Attribution

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