Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8179: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8179 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

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