Rhode IslandH78702026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS .

Sponsored By: Raymond A. Hull (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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New rules for work-zone equipment

The law clarifies when heavy work equipment counts as "mobile equipment" on public roads. "Incidental" use now means the machine is actively doing work in an active work zone, or crossing a highway inside that zone. Driving down a highway under the machine’s own power is not incidental. The law lists common road-work machines as mobile equipment and excludes trucks or trailers built to carry people or cargo, even if they have tools attached. It takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Raymond A. Hull
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House
David A. Bennett
Democratic • House
Nathan W. Biah
Democratic • House
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 67 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS PASSAGE