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Rhode IslandS31662026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .

Sponsored By: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

License and registration blocked for unpaid tolls

After RITBA’s review, if the debt is yours, RITBA can report you to the Rhode Island DMV. DMV must not renew your driver’s license or registration, register a vehicle, or transfer a registration until you pay all tolls, fees, and fines in full. DMV can renew once you enter and stay in a repayment plan. When the other state confirms payment or a plan, RITBA must send it to DMV within five (5) business days. DMV must process your renewal or registration within five (5) business days after it gets that proof.

10-day window to dispute out-of-state tolls

When another state asks under a tolling agreement, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) must independently review the claim. It must check photos, videos, or other visual proof and send you written notice. You have ten (10) days from the date on the notice to submit documents and explain why it is wrong. RITBA must consider what you send before taking further action.

Rental car fleets exempt from DMV blocks

The DMV denial rule does not apply to vehicles owned by a rental company under state law. Rental fleets do not face license or registration blocks based on out-of-state toll reports. The rental company still owes any toll amounts due.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Frank A. Ciccone, III

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Robert Britto

    Democratic • Senate

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Louis P. DiPalma

    Democratic • Senate

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 1

House vote • 6/9/2026

RI TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 69 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 284

    6/26/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/9/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    6/8/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026

  7. Referred to House Corporations

    6/5/2026House

  8. Senate passed Sub A

    6/3/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

    5/29/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/28/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    5/27/2026

  12. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026

  13. Meeting postponed (05/26/2026)

    5/26/2026

  14. Scheduled for consideration

    5/22/2026

  15. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/16/2026

  16. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

    4/10/2026

  17. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    3/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S3166 - As Introduced

    3/27/2026

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  • S3166 - Substitute

    3/27/2026

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