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HB 7612

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 14, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7612
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
House passed_lower 2026-05-14
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.

Sponsor
Cruz
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-14 Status passed_lower
2026-05-14 Latest Action House passed Sub A
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