HB 7112

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 7, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7112
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-07
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Provides that any rate increase with respect to electric distribution companies would be no greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index or 5.5%, whichever is greater, unless there is approval of a higher rate by the general assembly

Sponsor
Lombardi
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-15 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-07 Status in_committee
2026-04-07 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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