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RI S2541

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Morgan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 42-13.1, "The Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction, and Maintenance Fund Act of 2016," which authorized the Department of Transportation to collect tolls on large commercial trucks crossing Rhode Island bridges

  • Eliminates the provision requiring that revenue generated by facilities under the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority's control be used only for authority purposes

  • Removes the authority's ability to enter into contracts with the state to operate toll facilities on state roads or bridges not owned by the authority

  • Deletes provisions that transferred external audit functions from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Administration's office of internal audit and program integrity

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.

Highways

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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