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RI S2055
RI S2055Allows vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries to operate with forward facing red and white emergency lights.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries to operate with forward facing red and white emergency lights. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 31-24-31, which governs flashing lights on vehicles, to permit vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. (RIDMAT) and its affiliates or subsidiaries to use forward-facing red and white emergency lights. This change allows RIDMAT vehicles to be more easily identified and to signal their emergency status, similar to other authorized emergency vehicles, and the bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Lou Raptakis (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2055.pdf |
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