Rhode IslandS30342026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer work zone rules for mobile equipment

The law tightens when construction machines count as used only "incidentally" on a highway. A vehicle counts only while it is actively working in an active work zone, or when it crosses a highway inside that zone. Driving down a highway under the machine’s own power does not count. This covers mobile equipment like graders, loaders, cranes, and other road-work machines. The rule takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Andrew R. Dimitri
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate
David P. Tikoian
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/27/2026

MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES--DEFINITION AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0