Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7437: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7437 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 05/19/2026 House read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/11/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
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