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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2427: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2427 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 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.

Requires the public utilities commission to provide for a classification of service for retail electricity consumers that are large energy use facilities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/07/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source