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RI H7790

RI H7790
Adds vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to the vehicles to be equipped with flashing lights.


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Introduced
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would add vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to the vehicles to be equipped with flashing lights. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 31-24-31, which governs the use of flashing lights on vehicles, to permit vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to be equipped with these lights, specifically forward-viewing or rotary beam lights. The existing law already allows certain emergency response vehicles, utility vehicles, and other specialized vehicles to use flashing lights for identification and safety purposes, and this amendment adds the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to that list of authorized entities. The bill also states that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/03/2026)

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