Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2014: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2014 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): 01/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce