Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed House 10 D cosponsors

HB 7726 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT

Last action — 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates the state's online E-Permitting Portal for solar projects.

This legislation amends the online E-Permitting Portal to incorporate automated plan reviews and enable instant permit issuance for solar installations. It aims to streamline the permitting process for solar energy projects.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: For small businesses involved in solar energy, this means a quicker and easier process to get permits and start projects.

Summary

Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

  2. 06/02/2026 House passed Sub A

  3. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)

  4. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  5. 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute

  6. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  7. 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  8. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

  9. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 68 Yea · 4 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 58003
Independent 1000
Republican 6400
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 68403
% of votes cast 91%5%0%4%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Not Voting
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Yea
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Nay
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Nay
Sherry Roberts Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7726 do?
Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
Who sponsors HB 7726?
HB 7726 is sponsored by Brandon T. Voas (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), and Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7726?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 7726?
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