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H8298CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDABikes & PedestriansThis bill asks voters to approve borrowing $25 million to build a statewide network of bicycle paths and lanes.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026 S2974MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAYBikes & PedestriansThis bill changes the fine for failing to yield to pedestrians from a $75 limit to the state's standard traffic fine schedule.Senate·Effective without Governor's signature·Mar 4, 2026 S2751MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTBikes & PedestriansThis bill allows towns to use cameras to fine vehicle owners $50 for running stop signs or failing to yield to pedestrians.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026 H8012

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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT

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Municipalities may use automated cameras to issue $50 fines for stop sign and crosswalk violations in designated safety zones.

House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2604MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONSBikes & PedestriansThis bill clarifies laws for electric bikes and scooters, establishing rules for registration, safety equipment, and operating ages.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 13, 2026

H7789AMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLESBikes & PedestriansThis bill bans children under 16 from riding electric bicycles on roads and requires sellers to display e-bike laws.House·Referred to Senate Judiciary·Feb 12, 2026

H7672MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL STOPS REQUIREDBikes & PedestriansThis bill requires the state to install stop signs for cars where state highways cross bike paths.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 11, 2026

H7670MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLESBikes & PedestriansThis bill allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, permitting them to proceed without stopping if safe.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 11, 2026

H7638MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAYBikes & PedestriansThis bill changes the fine for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians to match standard traffic violation penalties.House·Effective without Governor's signature·Feb 11, 2026

H7179HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACTBikes & PedestriansMandates vehicle barriers at new retail developments to protect pedestrians and requires insurance discounts for owners who install them.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 21, 2026