Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7332: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7332 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 -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“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 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/26/2026 House read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 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