AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND TOWING INDUSTRY MODERNIZATION AND REGULATORY EQUITY ACT

Summary

The bill requires tow truck drivers to obtain a state certificate, hold any needed commercial driver's license, and complete at least eight hours of safety training each year. It also establishes a six‑member Rhode Island Towing Advisory Board to advise the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers on licensing standards, tariff rates, and enforcement. The goal is to boost public safety, protect consumers, and modernize industry oversight while letting municipalities keep compatible local rules.

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