Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 532: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 532 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 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.
Allows boats and marine assets to utilize the overweight oversize annual blanket permit that was in effect until 2022, and for the resumption of the prior practice of permitting for boats and marine asset transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/05/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/03/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to House State Government & Elections
- 05/22/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/22/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/19/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2025)
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