Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 2217 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT

Last action — 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2217 do?
Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
Who sponsors SB 2217?
SB 2217 is sponsored by Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2217?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 2217?
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