Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 891: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 891 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): 04/30/2025 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.
Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture