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HB 7790·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS

IntroducedFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Roberts
Latest Action

03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 3, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island’s lighting laws to include vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. in the categories permitted to display flashing lights. It also clarifies which other vehicle types may use specific colored lights and sets a $25 permit fee for most non‑government vehicles. The change aims to standardize emergency lighting rules across the state.

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