Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7183: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
HB 7183 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Vetoed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2026 Vetoed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 05/26/2026 House read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources