Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 18, 2026
- 147 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 2913 · PassedJun 18
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026
Sponsors
LVLammis VargasSenator · Democrat · SD-028Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SFStefano FamigliettiSenator · Democrat · SD-004
TPTodd PatalanoSenator · Democrat · SD-026
LULori UrsoSenator · Democrat · SD-008
BTBrian ThompsonSenator · Democrat · SD-020
MMMelissa MurraySenator · Democrat · SD-024
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate
Jun 8, 2026House passed in concurrenceHouse
Jun 5, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)House
Jun 2, 2026Committee recommends passage in concurrenceHouse
May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)House
May 20, 2026Referred to House CorporationsHouse
May 19, 2026Senate read and passedSenate
Show 6 earlier actions
May 13, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)Senate
May 12, 2026Committee recommends passageSenate
May 8, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026)Senate
Mar 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Mar 9, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentSenate
Recorded votes
PassageMay 19, 2026 · Senate · 37 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceJun 8, 2026 · House · 69 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further studyMar 12, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: PassageMay 12, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Corporations: Passage in concurrenceJun 2, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Public Utilities And Carriers
- PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
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