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Rhode IslandS29742026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY .

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Drivers now pay scheduled pedestrian fines

If you are convicted of failing to yield to a pedestrian, the fine is no longer capped at $75. The fine now follows the state’s traffic fine schedule for that violation. The exact amount depends on the schedule listed in law. This change takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 105 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 321

    6/24/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/8/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026House

  5. Senate read and passed

    6/4/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/2/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

    5/30/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/9/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

    4/3/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    3/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2974 - As Introduced

    3/4/2026

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