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RI H8148
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Solomon
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AI Summary
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) must design safety barriers and/or safety netting for four bridges: Mount Hope Bridge, Claiborne Pell Bridge, Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge
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Design submissions due to House and Senate finance committees by January 1, 2027; request for proposals must be issued by April 30, 2027
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Construction and installation of safety barriers/netting must commence no later than August 1, 2027
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All newly constructed bridges in Rhode Island with deck heights over 100 feet must include safety barriers or safety netting
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Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Directs the RITBA design a safety barrier or netting system on the several bridges within its authority. Any newly constructed bridges with a deck height of over one hundred feet (100 ft) would be required to have safety barriers of safety netting.
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Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026