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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2801: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT

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 2801 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 -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): 04/15/2026 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.

Amend the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35

“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. 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sources

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