Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7178: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7178 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 -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), David Place (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); David Place (Republican); George Nardone (Republican); and 3 more.