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RI H8181
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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Large commercial trucks operating under municipal contracts for waste management and transporting solid waste to or from Rhode Island's central landfill facility would be exempt from bridge tolls
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The exemption applies to trucks and accessory trailers engaged in waste collection as defined under state waste management law (§ 23-19-5)
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Exempt vehicles must be outfitted with RFID-like devices to identify them for toll exemption purposes
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The Pell Bridge in Newport is excluded from this exemption—waste management trucks would still pay tolls there
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Exempts trucks engaged in waste management collection at the central landfill from tolls operated by the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge authority.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026