Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2351: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2351 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture