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HB 7523 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Summary
Establishes a five (5) year moratorium from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031, on the RE growth program charge, renewable energy distribution charge and the energy efficiency programs public policy charges on electricity bills.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMoratorium on utility charges provides direct tax relief for electricity consumers by pausing specific fees on bills.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on renewable energy and energy efficiency program charges directly defunds clean energy initiatives, weakening renewable energy development and efficiency programs.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on renewable energy and efficiency program charges defunds environmental initiatives, directly opposing climate action efforts.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bob Quattrocchi
Bob Quattrocchi
RRepublican
RI
41
P
Photo of Dick Fascia
Dick Fascia
RRepublican
RI
42
P
Photo of Marie Hopkins
Marie Hopkins
RRepublican
RI
21
P
Photo of Mike Chippendale
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
RI
40
P
Photo of Paul Santucci
Paul Santucci
RRepublican
RI
53