Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7612
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felix (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations