S.2801

Amend the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2801 modernizes the state’s online E-Permitting Portal for solar energy systems with automated plan review and instant permit issuance.

Rhode Island S2801 amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal to integrate automated plan review and instant permit issuance for residential solar energy systems and other eligible small-scale solar energy systems. The bill mandates the Rhode Island office of energy resources to develop a statewide smart solar permitting platform, which will accept electronic permit applications, perform automated code compliance checks, and issue permits instantly for code-compliant applications.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture