Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7612: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7612 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 -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Leo Felix (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Katie Kazarian (Democratic); and 6 more.