Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

HB 8586 — AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Last action — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 26, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Allows rental companies to limit liability for toll violations through rental agreements.

This bill lets motor vehicle rental companies avoid responsibility for toll violations if they provide proof of who rented the vehicle. It establishes that rental agreements serve as evidence that the lessee operated the vehicle.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: Motor vehicle rental companies may see reduced liability for toll-related penalties, potentially lowering their operational costs.

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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions that exempt rental companies from liability for toll violations and related fees, while also imposing notification requirements for toll violations involving rental vehicles.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37

    This provision of this subsection shall not apply to any vehicle owned by a rental company as defined in §31-34.1-1.

    Exempts rental companies from certain penalties related to unpaid tolls.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37

    Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, a rental company, as defined in § 31-34.1-1, that is the registered owner of a motor vehicle shall be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing to the traffic tribunal a copy of a written rental or lease agreement which shall be prima facie evidence that the lessee was the operator of the vehicle.

    Allows rental companies to avoid liability for toll violations by demonstrating that the lessee was operating the vehicle.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37

    The issuing authority shall provide to the owner of a rented or leased vehicle a notice, in writing, of each toll violation in which a motor vehicle owned by the rental or leasing company is involved, including the license number of the vehicle and the date and time of the toll violation.

    Mandates that rental companies receive written notice of toll violations involving their vehicles.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37

    Upon receipt of this notice the owner of a rented or leased vehicle shall inform the issuing authority, within twenty (20) days, to the extent available, the operator’s name, home address, employer, employer’s address, and local address, if any.

    Requires rental companies to provide information about the renter upon receiving a toll violation notice.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-37

    The renter or lessee shall not be considered an agent of the owner if the owner is engaged in the business of renting or leasing vehicles.

    Clarifies that renters are not agents of rental companies with respect to toll violations.

Action History

  1. 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  5. 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A

  6. 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

  7. 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  10. 06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)

  12. 05/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 69 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 55105
Independent 1000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 69105
% of votes cast 92%1%0%7%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Not Voting
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Nay
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Not Voting
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8586 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 HB 8586?
HB 8586 is sponsored by Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), and Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8586?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.
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