Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7177: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPS

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7177 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 -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPS. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), 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); Paul Santucci (Republican); and 5 more.