Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 86: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 86 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (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.
Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce