STATE BILLRI H 7437PASSED

Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS - Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jun 26, 2026; 139 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI H 7437 · PassedJun 26

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Bill details

Last action: Effective without Governor's signature · Jun 26, 2026

Sponsor

SSScott SlaterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 26, 2026Effective without Governor's signatureSenate

Jun 18, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate

Jun 11, 2026House passed as amended in concurrenceHouse

Jun 10, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)House

Jun 10, 2026Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)Senate

Jun 8, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Senate

May 19, 2026House read and passedHouse

May 15, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)House

Show 5 earlier actions

May 14, 2026Committee recommends passageHouse

May 11, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)House

Apr 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse

Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)House

Jan 30, 2026Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryHouse

Recorded votes

PassageMay 19, 2026 · House · 52 yea · 11 nayPassed

PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 35 yea · 3 nayPassed

PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 5 nayPassed

Passage In ConcurrenceJun 11, 2026 · House · 59 yea · 11 nayPassed

House Committee on Judiciary: PassageMay 14, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

Motor And Other Vehicles
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS

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