Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7884: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- FEDERAL BACKSTOP LANGUAGE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7884 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 -- FEDERAL BACKSTOP LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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 federal back stop language for any provisions of federal law relating to any of the energy or water conservation standards issued or approved for publication by the office of the United States Secretary of Energy as of January 19, 2025
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| 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
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations