S.2779

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2779 prohibits public utilities serving over 100,000 customers from recovering advertising, marketing, and communications costs through.

Rhode Island S2779 amends the state's General Laws to prohibit public utilities serving more than 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect costs associated with advertising, marketing, communications, or public education. This includes costs for activities such as research, analysis, preparation, or planning undertaken in support of these efforts. The bill also restricts the recovery of costs related to membership dues, sponsorships, charitable giving, lobbying, political contributions, and certain travel and entertainment expenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

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

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce