Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7879: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT

Enacted Last action June 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

Plain-language summary

HB 7879 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 -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Edwards (Democratic); Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); and 1 more.