2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0185: Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

Legislative Summary

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

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Bill History

2/7/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Senate
5/16/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
Senate
5/20/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/7/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Finance(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/7/202578.1 KB