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RI S2777

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Electric and gas distribution companies with over 100,000 customers would be capped at a 4% profit margin (return on equity) effective July 1, 2026

  • "Profit margin" is defined as the return on equity portion of the base rate allowed by the Public Utilities Commission

  • The Public Utilities Commission must amend its rules and regulations to implement the profit margin cap

  • The bill amends existing revenue decoupling provisions that govern how utility revenues are separated from sales volumes

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that effective July 1, 2026, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or distributor of natural gas, would not exceed four percent (4%), in any given calendar year.

Public Utilities And Carriers

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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