Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 593: 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
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Plain-language summary
SB 593 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): 04/08/2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| 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
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce