Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2974: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY

Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies pedestrian right-of-way violations using existing traffic offense schedules, enhancing transportation safety standards.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3324: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $2M in bonds to fund essential street and infrastructure improvements, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding and construction of streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3325: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029

Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for road safety infrastructure, directly strengthening public services and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes funding to improve and replace road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices, directly advancing transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 8384: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

HB 8384 introduces "Casey's Law," which allows judges to impose stricter penalties on drivers convicted of misdemeanors or felonies if they are found to have acted out of "road rage." The bill defines road rage as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. If a court determines beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime resulted from such behavior, the driver faces additional consequences, including mandatory fines, potential license suspension, and longer prison terms for felony offenses. All fines collected under this new provision must be placed into a dedicated fund to support public awareness campaigns about safe driving. This law does not create a new crime but rather adds enhanced sentencing options for existing offenses motivated by road rage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes stricter penalties and mandatory fines for road rage, expanding criminalization and limiting judicial discretion.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing stricter penalties for road rage, protecting drivers and passengers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3169: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

This bill introduces enhanced penalties for drivers convicted of road rage, which is defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. The law applies to existing misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses, adding mandatory fines, license suspensions, and potential additional prison time when a conviction is linked to road rage. Prosecutors must formally allege road rage as a factor during the charging process, and courts must hold sentencing hearings where both sides can present evidence about the defendant's intent. All fines collected under this provision go into a dedicated fund used to promote public awareness about road rage and encourage safer driving practices.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory penalties and expands criminalization of road rage, adding fines, suspensions, and prison time without clear reform or rehabilitation focus.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by increasing penalties for road rage, protecting drivers and passengers from aggressive behavior.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2913: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY

Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates minimum crew sizes for freight trains, enhancing railroad safety standards and protecting workers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7138: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables dual commuter rail passes between RIPTA and MBTA, improving transit interoperability and convenience for riders.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2026

HB 7008: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances disability parking enforcement program via commission oversight, improving transportation safety and accessibility within vehicle regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 7050: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Updates disability parking space signage and enables municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals submit photos on the app of vehicles parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates disability parking signage and app enforcement, enhancing vehicle regulation safety within transportation policy.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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