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RI H7869
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Megan Cotter
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Adds requirement that vehicles with lift axles must have lift axles down when carrying a load, with a $100 fine for violations
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Raises the width threshold triggering travel time restrictions from 8 feet 6 inches to 10 feet for vehicles requiring blanket permits
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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