Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 2055 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows certain vehicles to use forward-facing red and white emergency lights.

This bill permits vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team and its affiliates to operate with specific emergency lights. It modifies existing laws regarding lighting equipment and reflectors for these vehicles.

Summary

Allows vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries to operate with forward facing red and white emergency lights.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill permits certain vehicles operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team to use forward-facing emergency lights.

  • 31-24-31

    vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. and/or its affiliates or subsidiary organizations; and two (2) American Red Cross disaster vehicles: Red, white and/or alternating flashing white;

    It adds specific provisions allowing certain vehicles to use red and white flashing emergency lights.

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2055 do?
Allows vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries to operate with forward facing red and white emergency lights.
Who sponsors SB 2055?
SB 2055 is sponsored by Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), and Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2055?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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