Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7877: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7877 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Arthur Handy (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.
Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“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)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations