Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2779: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2779 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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 public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce