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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2286: 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

SB 2286 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 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: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 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 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Sam BellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Ryan PearsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32

“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. 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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