Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 3295 — AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Last action — 05/19/2026 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
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows rental companies to avoid liability for toll violations by providing rental agreements as evidence.

This legislation enables motor vehicle rental companies in Rhode Island to establish non-liability for toll violations. By providing the rental or lease agreement as evidence, they can show that the lessee was responsible for the tolls.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means rental companies may reduce their financial liabilities related to toll violations.

Summary

Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3295 do?
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Who sponsors SB 3295?
SB 3295 is sponsored by Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3295?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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