S3125 • 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION (Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of gas to any house or building would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.)

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Sponsor: Ciccone, Tikoian, Burke, Rogers, de la Cruz, Thompson, Murray
Last action: 2026-06-05
Official status: Referred to House Corporations
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION (Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of gas to any house or building would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.)

What This Bill Does

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION (Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of gas to any house or building would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.)

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Substitute A

Published version

Plain English: S3125A 2026 -- S 3125 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006143/SUB A/2 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.

S3125A 2026 -- S 3125 SUBSTITUTE A ======== LC006143/SUB A/2 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.
2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION Introduced By: Senators Ciccone, Tikoian, Burke, Rogers, de la Cruz, Thompson, and Murray Date Introduced: March 20, 2026 Referred To: Senate Commerce It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: 1 SECTION 1.
Chapter 39-3 of the General Laws entitled "Regulatory Powers of 2 Administration" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 3 39-3-37.4.
Informational notice on gas bills -- Gas distribution company.

Bill History

2026-06-05 Rhode Island General Assembly
Referred to House Corporations
2026-06-04 Senate
Senate passed Sub A
2026-06-02 Committee
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
2026-06-02 Rhode Island General Assembly
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
2026-06-01 Rhode Island General Assembly
Proposed Substitute
2026-05-29 Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
2026-04-07 Committee
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-04-03 Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
2026-03-20 Rhode Island General Assembly
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Official Summary Text

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION (Provides that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution of gas to any house or building would need to include certain information on any bill or statement provided to the consumer.)

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S3125A

2026 -- S 3125 SUBSTITUTE A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF
ADMINISTRATION

Introduced By:
Senators Ciccone, Tikoian, Burke, Rogers, de la Cruz, Thompson, and
Murray

Date Introduced:
March 20, 2026

Referred To:
Senate Commerce
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Chapter 39-3 of the General Laws entitled "Regulatory Powers of
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Administration" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
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39-3-37.4. Informational notice on gas bills -- Gas distribution company.

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(a) Every gas distribution company that shall charge for the distribution of natural gas to
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any house, building, tenement, or estate shall conspicuously display upon the bill or statement for
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any customer the following information:
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(1) The total number of therms consumed;
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(2) The total cost of distributing the gas to the customer;
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(3) The customer charge;
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(4) Conservation costs;
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(5) All applicable credits;
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(6) Charges that support low-income gas customers;
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(7) Applicable taxes; and
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(8) All other costs, charges, or fees added to the bill or statement.
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(b) The gas distribution company shall issue a single bill for gas service to all customers in
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its service territory.
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(c) For purposes of this section, "conspicuously display" means including a visual
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illustration showing each component of the utility bill and the cost associated with each component

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including, but not limited to, supply, distribution, ratepayer funded programs and policy, taxes and
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all other costs. The gas distribution company shall consult with the division in the development of
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the bill format.
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(d) Any utility bill that requires a revision to comply with the provisions of this section
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may be implemented no later than three (3) years following the passage of this act; provided further,
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a temporary version of the utility bill with the conspicuous display shall be implemented no later
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than six (6) months following the passage of this act.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
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This act would provide that every gas distribution company that charges for the distribution
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of gas to any house or building would need to include certain information on any bill or statement
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provided to the consumer.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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