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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7382: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL LICENSES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, LOW-SPEED VEHICLES AND OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7382 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL LICENSES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, LOW-SPEED VEHICLES AND OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): 02/10/2026 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 all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Mia AckermanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse45
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
  3. 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source