HB 7183: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
HB 7183 status: Vetoed — 06/24/2026 Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 24, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRhode Island is creating a new law that requires large buildings to track how much energy and water they use. Owners will also have to meet new goals to make sure their buildings are energy-efficient.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increases transparency in resource usage
- Supports long-term energy and water efficiency goals
Risks
- Benchmarking alone does not guarantee performance improvements
Economy
Benefits
- Identifies potential for cost-saving efficiency upgrades
Risks
- Adds administrative and compliance costs for building owners
- Compliance costs may be passed to commercial tenants
Society
Benefits
- Public health benefits from reduced energy consumption
Risks
- No material direct effect on individual social welfare identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation may create significant administrative burdens for small-to-midsize property management firms
Analysis based on limited abstract; specific building size thresholds and penalty structures are unknown
Where it stands
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