All Roll Calls
Yes: 127 • No: 18
Rhode IslandS32282026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS .
Sponsored By: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Block-the-box cameras allowed until 2030
The law takes effect now. It lets cities and towns run automated “Don’t Block the Box” cameras until January 15, 2030; after that date, this permission ends. Each city or town can have up to three marked intersections, and the state transportation director must approve and regulate any installation. Systems must capture clear images of the vehicle and its plate. Governments may hire vendors to supply and maintain the cameras, but payments cannot be tied to ticket revenue.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Frank A. Ciccone, III
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jacob Bissaillon
Democratic • Senate
Leonidas P. Raptakis
Democratic • Senate
Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/10/2026
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 58 • No: 12
Senate vote • 6/3/2026
MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES - AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION SYSTEMS Approval of Amendment Passage
Yes: 36 • No: 1
Senate vote • 6/3/2026
MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES - AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION SYSTEMS Passage as Amended Passage
Yes: 33 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 268
6/26/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed as amended in concurrence
6/10/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
6/7/2026HouseSenate passed as amended (floor amendment)
6/3/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
5/27/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
5/26/2026Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
5/22/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
4/28/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
4/24/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
4/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
S3228 - As Amended
4/20/2026
S3228 - As Introduced
4/20/2026
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