HB 7880

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

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

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7880
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-07
Energy Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

Sponsor
Slater
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 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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