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RI S2995

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Dipalma

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Effective January 1, 2027, all new or replacement disability parking signage must use "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicapped Parking," "Disability Parking," or "Disabled Parking"

  • Municipalities may participate in a parking mobility app program allowing individuals to submit photos of vehicles illegally parked in disability-designated spaces

  • Municipalities may fine vehicle owners based on photo submissions through the app, with existing fines of $100 for first violation, $175 for second, and $325 for third or subsequent violations

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Updates disability parking space signage and enables municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals submit photos on the app of vehicles parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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