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RI H7884
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Handy
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AI Summary
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Adopts federal energy and water conservation standards in effect as of January 19, 2025 as Rhode Island's minimum efficiency requirements if those federal standards are withdrawn, repealed, or voided
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Prohibits the sale, lease, or rental of new products in Rhode Island that do not meet the January 19, 2025 federal efficiency standards, should federal protections be eliminated
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Requires manufacturers to test and certify product compliance using federal test procedures, with certifications submitted to the Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System or other approved databases
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Authorizes the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to conduct compliance inspections and testing, with civil penalties of up to $100 per offense for second violations and up to $500 per offense for subsequent violations
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Exempts standards that are invalidated by a court based on a petition from an adversely affected party under 42 U.S.C. Section 6306(b)
Legislative Description
Establishes federal back stop language for any provisions of federal law relating to any of the energy or water conservation standards issued or approved for publication by the office of the United States Secretary of Energy as of January 19, 2025
Public Utilities And Carriers
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
3/13/2026