Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2655: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2655 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): 05/20/2026 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 applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture