Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7175: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7175 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): 03/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/19/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/19/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations