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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2680: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

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 2680 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 -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 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.

Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 8/1/26, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Sam BellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5

“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. 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
  3. 04/02/2026 Meeting postponed (04/02/2026)
  4. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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