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HB 7870·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Raymond Hull (D)
Latest Action

06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

Jun 23, 2026

Summary

The law updates the definition of “mobile equipment” to allow such machines on highways only when they are actively working in a work zone, not when simply driving on their own. It lists the types of equipment covered and excludes vehicles meant for transporting people or goods. The change clarifies permissible highway use for construction, drilling, and road‑maintenance machinery.

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