Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8149: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8149 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), David Place (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jon Brien (Independent); David Place (Republican); Tom Noret (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); and 5 more.