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 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 2822: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

This bill establishes definitions and a regulatory framework for public-private partnerships in state procurement, allowing state agencies to enter into long-term contracts with private entities for developing, financing, constructing, or maintaining public assets. The legislation requires agencies to conduct value-for-money analyses comparing partnership options against traditional methods and mandates competitive procurement processes with detailed evaluation criteria. Key provisions include requirements for prevailing wages, labor harmony plans, oversight responsibilities, and a study on project labor agreements for contracts exceeding $25 million, while maintaining state accountability for delegated functions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes framework for public-private partnerships to develop, finance, construct, or maintain public assets including transportation infrastructure75% 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

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8464: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS

Requires any contractor performing construction or maintenance for RIDOT, RITBA or any other construction on any state roads have in place an attenuator truck/crash truck with an operational camera.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety equipment (attenuator trucks with cameras) for road construction, enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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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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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3176: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT

This bill creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority, an independent public organization dedicated to maintaining the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and related property in Providence. The authority will be governed by a three-person board appointed by the mayor with city council approval, who manage the bridge's preservation, improvements, and redevelopment without receiving personal compensation. The new authority has the power to enter contracts, manage finances, and issue its own debt, which is legally separate from the city and state and exempt from state taxes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates authority to maintain and improve bridge infrastructure, directly advancing transportation preservation and redevelopment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 7218: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT

HB 7218 creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority, an independent entity separate from Providence city government and the state, to maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and related property. The authority will be governed by a 3-member board appointed by the mayor (with city council approval), with members serving five-year terms and no compensation. Key provisions include the authority’s power to manage finances, enter contracts, borrow funds, and handle maintenance without burdening city or state budgets or taxes. The bill ensures the bridge’s upkeep is managed through a dedicated body, with annual financial reports submitted to city officials.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates authority to maintain Crook Point Bridge infrastructure, ensuring transportation asset upkeep without burdening city government.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation