Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7727: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OFFSHORE WIND PROCUREMENT POLICY STUDY COMMISSION

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7727 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OFFSHORE WIND PROCUREMENT POLICY STUDY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); and 2 more.