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HB 6201

RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD

2025
Introduced by Jon Brien, Stephen Casey, Mike Chippendale and 7 other co-sponsors

Adds nuclear energy to Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Standard, allowing nuclear generation to count toward RES compliance for utilities and REC markets.

05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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HB 6202

RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY -- MORATORIUM

2025
Introduced by Jon Brien, Stephen Casey, Mike Chippendale and 7 other co-sponsors

Imposes a moratorium on net metering, any solar/wind contracts longer than 5 years, and state subsidies for heat pumps, slowing rooftop projects and long-term renewables.

05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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HB 6245

RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE

2025
Introduced by Edith Ajello, Jon Brien, Cherie Cruz and 4 other co-sponsors

Establishes a Rhode Island Bail Task Force to study monetary bail's role and identify non-monetary alternatives and reforms to improve court appearance, safety, and fairness.

05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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HB 5777

RI HOUSE

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

2025
Introduced by Mike Chippendale, Dick Fascia, Marie Hopkins and 7 other co-sponsors

Lowers the annual report filing fee for certain business entities with the Secretary of the State, cutting ongoing costs and simplifying compliance.

05/21/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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