Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7270: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7270 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 -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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.
Requires the public utilities commission to provide for a classification of service for retail electricity consumers that are large energy use facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| 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
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations