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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8012: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT

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 8012 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 -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Creates the RI Pedestrian Safety Act allows cities and town to use automated safety monitoring which a civil fine of $50 for violations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Jackie BaginskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Dick FasciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3

“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. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

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