Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5644: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
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Plain-language summary
HB 5644 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides penalties for second and subsequent violations of installing and possessing a vehicle with sun screening materials in violation of this section.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/03/2025 House read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/03/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/18/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary