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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 division shall have the authority to approve or deny the adequacy of the format

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chosen by the company for compliance with this provision.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

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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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