Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7611: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7611 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Tom Noret (Democratic); and 4 more.