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RI S2286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Lauria

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all motorcycle, motor scooter, and motor-driven cycle operators to wear helmets approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles administrator, regardless of age
  • Removes the current exemption allowing riders age 21 and older to operate without helmets
  • Eliminates the one-year helmet requirement for new operators, replacing it with the universal mandate
  • Violations subject to fines under existing traffic violation provisions (§ 31-41.1-4)
  • Fines collected fund the Rhode Island Governor's Office on Highway Safety for helmet use education programs

Legislative Description

Requires all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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