Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5183: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES AND RULES OF THE ROAD
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5183 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES AND RULES OF THE ROAD. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary