Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2529
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NEXT GENERATION PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bell (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the use of heating systems utilizing fossil fuels as well as air or water heating systems in any state or municipal building open to the public constructed, altered or renovated on or after January 1, 2028.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 · Legislature
04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture