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SB 2248

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 21, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2248
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-05-21
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
Sosnowski
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-21 Status in_committee
2026-05-21 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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