Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7877: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7877 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); and 6 more.