RI S2248 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-21 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-21 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.
Title
Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-05-21 - Senate - Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-05-15 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
