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RI H7382

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all motorcycle, motor scooter, and motor-driven cycle operators to wear a helmet approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles administrator, regardless of age
  • Removes the current exemption that only required helmets for operators under age 21
  • Eliminates the one-year helmet requirement for new operators, replacing it with a universal mandate
  • Violations subject to fines under § 31-41.1-4, with collected fines deposited into a restricted account for the Rhode Island Governor's Office on Highway Safety to promote helmet education programs
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/28/2026

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