Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5817: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5817 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations