Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5444: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPEED RESTRICTIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5444 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPEED RESTRICTIONS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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.
Defines slowing a vehicle for purposes of the “move over law” (§ 31-14-3) to mean twenty miles per hour (20 mph) under the posted speed limit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary