Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7176: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THE RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH PROGRAM

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7176 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THE RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dick Fascia (Republican); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Bob Quattrocchi (Republican); Jon Brien (Independent); and 5 more.