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RI H7869

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Cotter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum length for single vehicles from 40 feet to 45 feet, eliminating the separate 45-foot limit that previously applied only to motor buses, motorized campers, and recreational vehicles

  • Expands farm vehicle exemptions to include exemptions from maximum width, maximum length, and front/rear load extension requirements (up to 15 feet), plus axle load and maximum weight limits for farm machinery hauling non-divisible farm equipment

  • Adds requirement that vehicles with lift axles must have lift axles down when carrying a load, with a $100 fine for violations

  • Raises the width threshold triggering travel time restrictions from 8 feet 6 inches to 10 feet for vehicles requiring blanket permits

  • Removes Kingston Road Bridge No. 403 (I-95 over Kingston Road) from the list of bridges where blanket permits are prohibited, leaving only the Blackstone River Viaduct restricted

Legislative Description

Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/27/2026

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