S.2530

Establishes minimum percentages of bio-based product contained in heating oil sold in the state and sets dates for compliance to set standards.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes minimum percentages of bio-based product in heating oil sold in Rhode Island and sets compliance dates.

This bill amends the General Laws to establish minimum percentages of bio-based products in heating oil sold in Rhode Island. It sets a compliance schedule with increasing percentages of bio-based products required over time, culminating in a minimum of B50 biodiesel blend by July 1, 2035. The act applies to all No. distillate heating oil sold for residential, commercial, or industrial uses within the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

8 Yea

DRDDDDDD

0 Nay

Calendar

May 20

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture