Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7498: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7498 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (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.
Authorizes driver education schools to offer the driver training curriculum in a classroom setting or an instructor-led virtual format.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections