Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8094: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances vehicle safety regulations by restoring law enforcement discretion for child safety in vehicles, aligning with transportation safety standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7869: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

HB 7869 amends vehicle size, weight, and load regulations in Rhode Island, primarily updating exemptions for specific vehicle types. It adds exemptions for Rhode Island public transit articulated buses (allowing greater length/weight on designated routes), clarifies natural gas vehicle weight allowances (accounting for fuel system differences), and refines exemptions for farm vehicles, emergency vehicles, and covered tow trucks. The bill directly affects commercial truck operators, transit authorities, farmers, and emergency services by modifying which vehicles are exempt from standard weight and size limits. These changes clarify existing rules without creating new restrictions, focusing on practical operational allowances for designated vehicle classes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds exemptions for public transit articulated buses and natural gas vehicles, enabling expanded transit operations and sustainable transport compliance per bill summary.90% 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 19, 2026

SB 2178: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates adaptive vehicle license plate for mobility-impaired individuals, enhancing transportation accessibility within vehicle regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7308: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates adaptive vehicle license plate to accommodate mobility impairments, enhancing transportation accessibility and safety under vehicle regulations.90% 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

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7608: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY

Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires two-person crews for freight trains to enhance safety, directly aligning with transportation safety standards as per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7452: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING

Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and would require that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, would be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPermits electronic vehicle registration/titling, modernizing DMV processes for improved efficiency in vehicle administration under transportation regulations.85% 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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