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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2969: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- USE OF CROSSWALKS, INTERSECTIONS AND SAFETY ZONES

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 2969 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- USE OF CROSSWALKS, INTERSECTIONS AND SAFETY ZONES. Primary sponsor: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.

Prohibits solicitation of money or other donations while an individual is standing or sitting in a crosswalk, intersection or safety zone.

Sponsors

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

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33

“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. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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