Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7912: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7912 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 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.
Creates the Rhode Island clean heat standards act to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits earned from the delivery of clean heat measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources