Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7870: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7870 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies when mobile equipment can travel on a public highway as an incidentally permitted practice limited to the active participation in an active work zone.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 House read and passed
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections