Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2913: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2913 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/20/2026 Referred to House Corporations
- 05/19/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/13/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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