We Protect Rhode Islanders From consumer protection to protecting the environment to public safety, it is our mission to look out for Rhode Islanders in big and small ways. About our Office I want to... Get a Background Check File a Consumer Complaint File a Civil Rights Complaint Expunge my criminal record under Rhode Island law Access open government resources Access resources to protect my voting rights Top Resources Latest Opioids News Assistance for Victims Consumer Protection AG Guidance Community Outreach Protect my voting rights Solar Panel Purchasing Additional Rhode Island Resources Our Divisions Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) Criminal Division Civil Division Civil and Community Rights Recent Initiatives Auto Dealer Accountability Attorney General Neronha has launched an initiative to end the practice of motor vehicle dealerships charging customers illegal fees and for unwanted products or services and better protect Rhode Island consumers. Click here to learn about our July 2023 agreement to resolve three enforcement actions or click the photo above for our Initiative Page and Buyer's Guide. Solar Panel Initiative Attorney General Neronha recently launched an initiative to educate and protect consumers who are purchasing residential solar panels for their home. Residential solar can be a great option to contribute to the clean energy transition. But buyer beware: we urge caution when responding to door-to-door solar salespeople, and encourage consumers to do their homework. Start here with our FAQ site. Spotlight: Lead Poisoning Prevention & Remediation Enforcement The State's rental registry is live as of September 2024 and requires landlords to register their properties by October 1. With that in mind, please visit our Lead Poisoning: Prevention & Remediation Enforcement page to learn more about lead hazards, remediation, law and resources. Press Releases All press releases Jury convicts Florida man of first-degree child molestation Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Florida man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 multiple times between 2015 and 2016. ... Read article Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha Remind Rhode Islanders of Voting Rights Ahead of Early Voting Period Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today reminding Rhode Islanders of their rights as voters ahead of the start of early voting for the November 5, 2024 general election. ... Read article Following trial, Providence man guilty of child molestation Thursday, October 10, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2013 and 2018. ... Read article All press releases
I want to... Get a Background Check File a Consumer Complaint File a Civil Rights Complaint Expunge my criminal record under Rhode Island law Access open government resources Access resources to protect my voting rights
Top Resources Latest Opioids News Assistance for Victims Consumer Protection AG Guidance Community Outreach Protect my voting rights Solar Panel Purchasing Additional Rhode Island Resources
Our Divisions Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) Criminal Division Civil Division Civil and Community Rights
Jury convicts Florida man of first-degree child molestation Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Florida man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 multiple times between 2015 and 2016. ... Read article
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha Remind Rhode Islanders of Voting Rights Ahead of Early Voting Period Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today reminding Rhode Islanders of their rights as voters ahead of the start of early voting for the November 5, 2024 general election. ... Read article
Following trial, Providence man guilty of child molestation Thursday, October 10, 2024 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2013 and 2018. ... Read article