SB 2248·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
FailedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sosnowski
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Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill forces large electric and gas utilities to design a payment plan that caps utility bills for households earning up to 150% of the federal poverty level. The discount is paid for by slightly higher rates on all other customers, and the public utilities commission must approve the plans by January 2028. The goal is to keep energy costs affordable for low‑income families.
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