Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8427: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8427 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.
Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| 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
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 04/10/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations