Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 568: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 568 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 -- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT. Primary sponsor: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Requires all school buses be equipped with video monitoring system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/23/2025 Referred to House Education
- 05/22/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/22/2025)
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