Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7726: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT
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Plain-language summary
HB 7726 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (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.
Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“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
- 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations