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RI H7412
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kislak
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AI Summary
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Electric and natural gas utilities must read meters and update billing on a quarterly basis, with bills forwarded promptly to ratepayers.
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Utilities that use estimated bills must file a clear formula with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for calculating those estimates.
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Estimated bills may only be sent during months when quarterly meter readings are not scheduled or conducted.
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If a utility fails to perform the required quarterly meter reading, it forfeits the right to collect any charges exceeding the prior estimated monthly bills for that period.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Requires a natural gas and electric utility company to read the meters of all ratepayers on a quarterly basis. The utility would be required to provide a formula, used to create estimated bills, to the PUC in order to send estimated bills.
Public Utilities And Carriers
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
1/30/2026