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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2521: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD

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 2521 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 -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). 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.

Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26

“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