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RI H7790

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to the list of emergency response vehicles authorized to use red, white, and/or alternating flashing white lights
  • Places these vehicles in the same category as fire, rescue, ambulance, and other emergency response vehicles for lighting purposes
  • Amends Section 31-24-31 of the General Laws governing flashing lights and forward viewing or rotary beam lights on motor vehicles
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Adds vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to the vehicles to be equipped with flashing lights.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/12/2026

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