Rhode IslandH73322026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Raymond A. Hull (Democratic)

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In-state utility customer service and bill pay

The law requires every public utility that serves Rhode Island to keep a staffed customer service site in the state. The office answers questions, meets with customers, and takes bill payments. The Public Utilities Commission can require more services at that site. This rule takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Raymond A. Hull
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Karen Alzate
Democratic • House
Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House
David A. Bennett
Democratic • House
Anthony J. DeSimone
Democratic • House
Leonela Felix
Democratic • House
Kathleen A. Fogarty
Democratic • House
John J. Lombardi
Democratic • House
Scott A. Slater
Democratic • House
Teresa A. Tanzi
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

House vote • 5/26/2026

DUTIES OF UTILITIES/CARRIERS PASSAGE