Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7269: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES
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Plain-language summary
HB 7269 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Excludes portable solar generation devices intended primarily to offset part of a customer's electricity consumption from the definition of eligible net-metering system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations