Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 3002 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

Last action — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 23, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

This bill revises the regulations governing the size, weight, and load limits for commercial and specialized vehicles. These updates aim to reflect current needs and improve compliance in vehicle operations.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means potential adjustments in operating guidelines for businesses using commercial vehicles.

Summary

Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/08/2026 House passed as amended in concurrence

  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  5. 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence

  6. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  7. 05/15/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections

  8. 05/14/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

  9. 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/14/2026)

  10. 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage

  11. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)

  12. 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  14. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 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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Votes

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 68 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 54007
Independent 1000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 68007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
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 Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Not Voting
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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Passage as Amended

Passed 33 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31002
Republican 1200
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 33302
% of votes cast 87%8%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Nay
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Not Voting
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Not Voting
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Nay
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Nay

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Approval of Amendment

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 30003
Republican 2001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 34004
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Not Voting
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Not Voting
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Not Voting
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3002 do?
Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.
Who sponsors SB 3002?
SB 3002 is sponsored by Mark McKenney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3002?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 3002?
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