Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7179: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations as part of any new construction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations