H7881

Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7881 prohibits public utilities serving over 100,000 customers from recovering advertising, marketing, and charitable costs through.

Rhode Island H7881 amends the duties of public utilities to prohibit those serving over 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any costs associated with advertising, marketing, communications, or public education. This includes costs for activities like research, analysis, and planning. The bill also bars recovery of membership dues, sponsorships, charitable giving expenses, and political contributions. Additionally, it restricts the recovery of costs related to attending, participating in, or appealing rate proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations