Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5820: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5820 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 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 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.
Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations