Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7884: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- FEDERAL BACKSTOP LANGUAGE

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7884 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 -- FEDERAL BACKSTOP LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (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: Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Justine Caldwell (Democratic); and 6 more.