S2767Introduced in the Senate
Requires any public utility company that needs to close any state or municipal roadway for work to provide notice to all residential and business property owners located within 1,000 ft of the closed highway at least 48 hrs before the road closure.
Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND UTILITY FAIR SHARE ROADWAY REPAIR ACT - Requires any public utility company that needs to close any state or municipal roadway for work to provide notice to all residential and business property owners located within 1,000 ft of the closed highway at least 48 hrs before the road closure.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study · April 7, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Yes |
| Robert Britto | 18 | Yes |
| Ryan Pearson | 19 | Absent |
| David Tikoian | 22 | Absent |
| Hanna Gallo | 27 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Absent |
| Susan Sosnowski | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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