Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2202: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2202 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (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.
Directs the public utilities commission to establish a standardized framework for determining authorized common equity ratios and authorized rates of returns on equity for public utilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce