Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7179: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7179 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); David Place (Republican); Jon Brien (Independent); and 1 more.