Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5577: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- 2025 UTILITY COMPANY BILLING TRANSPARENCY ACT

In committee Last action March 20, 2025: 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5577 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- 2025 UTILITY COMPANY BILLING TRANSPARENCY ACT. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Spears (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 6 more.