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RI H7381

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new annual blanket permit for self-propelled crane operators at a cost of $400, allowing movement of oversized/overweight cranes on state highways without obtaining individual single trip permits

  • Self-propelled cranes with the annual blanket permit may operate 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday, without escort requirements

  • Each crane requires a separate permit that is non-transferable between vehicles

  • Crane operators must still abide by posted bridge weight limits and obtain current travel restrictions before movement

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes a blanket permit and fee to allow the movement of self-propelled cranes which are in excess of size and weight load requirements, to move on state highways.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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