HB 7912

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 25, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7912
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-25
Environment / Climate
Summary

Creates the Rhode Island clean heat standards act to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits earned from the delivery of clean heat measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsor
Cortvriend
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-25 Status in_committee
2026-03-25 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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