Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8177: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT

In committee Last action May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8177 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 -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nathan Biah (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Mary Messier (Democratic); and 6 more.