Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6033: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
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Plain-language summary
HB 6033 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/02/2025 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 05/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/20/2025)
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/08/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations