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State Government / Rhode Island / Legislation / HB 7879

HB 7879Session 2026HouseBecame law

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT

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Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.

Latest development · Jun 24, 2026

06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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Session
2026
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Latest passage
Jun 11, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Environment & EnergyTechnology & Communications

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorBoylan
Primary sponsorCortvriend
Primary sponsorEdwards
Primary sponsorHandy
Primary sponsorMcGaw

Action timeline

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View full action timeline12 actions⌄
  1. Jun 24, 2026

    06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

    Became LawOffice of the Governor
  2. Jun 16, 2026

    06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

    Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
  3. Jun 11, 2026

    06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    PassageSenate
  4. Jun 9, 2026

    06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    Reading 3Senate
  5. Jun 9, 2026

    06/09/2026 House passed Sub A

    PassageHouse
  6. Jun 8, 2026

    06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

    Reading 3House
  7. Jun 8, 2026

    06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
  8. Jun 5, 2026

    06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute

    SubstitutionRhode Island General Assembly
  9. Jun 5, 2026

    06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  10. Mar 19, 2026

    03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    Committee FailureRhode Island General Assembly
  11. Mar 13, 2026

    03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  12. Feb 27, 2026

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

    IntroductionReferral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Jun 24, 2026.