Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7331: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7331 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (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 that certain data centers requiring large amounts of electricity be required to fund the cost of necessary infrastructure improvements to supply such electricity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations