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RI H7573

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McNamara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities to enter into contracts with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highway roadways and shoulders within their boundaries

  • Relieves municipalities from tort liability for completed project work if the work conforms to the contract standards agreed upon by the department

  • Entitles municipalities to receive payment or reimbursement from the department for completed work that meets contract standards

  • Preserves all existing powers and duties of the Department of Transportation unchanged

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

Highways

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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