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State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha ,
Providence, Rhode Island

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

Recent Initiatives

Auto Dealer Accountability

Auto Dealership Fees Initiative

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

Solar panel

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: Cybersecurity & Identity Theft

Cybersecurity

In response to the news of a major cyberattack on the Rhode Island State government, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha wants Rhode Islanders to have the information they need to protect themselves following a data breach. For more information, click here.

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Attorney General Neronha joins coalition of 20 attorneys general to urge Senate to demand answers from FBI Director nominee Kash Patel on retaliation efforts

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley urging the Senate to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to return for further questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...

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Joint statement from 13 state attorneys general: President Trump is misleading the American people on purpose of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump’s recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion. ...

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