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RI H7872
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Public water suppliers must restore service to at least 90% of affected customers within 4 hours after an unplanned outage or face civil penalties of $250 per customer for each additional hour of delay, up to $5,000 per customer per day
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Force majeure events are exempt from the service restoration penalties
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Director of Health may adjust or waive penalties based on hardship or circumstances beyond the water supplier's reasonable control when acting in good faith
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Penalties collected are deposited into the general fund and do not limit recovery of other fines or damages
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Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishes civil penalties for extended service interruptions by water suppliers. These penalties would be in addition to other available remedies and damages.
Waters And Navigation
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
2/27/2026