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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2516: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

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 2516 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican). 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.

Repeals the energy efficiency charge.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23

“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. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
  3. 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sources

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