Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5817: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT

In committee Last action March 13, 2025: 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5817 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 6 more.