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RI H7870
RI H7870Clarifies when mobile equipment can travel on a public highway as an incidentally permitted practice limited to the active participation in an active work zone.
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would clarify when mobile equipment can travel on a public highway as an incidentally permitted practice limited to the active participation in an active work zone. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that "mobile equipment," which refers to vehicles not primarily designed for transporting people or property but are only incidentally used on highways, can travel on public roads as a permitted practice when actively participating in an active work zone or crossing a highway within such a zone; this clarification specifically excludes travel down a highway under its own power, and the bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Raymond Hull (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
David Bennett (D),
Nathan Biah (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Last Action
House State Government & Elections Consideration (00:00:00 6/4/2026 ) (on 06/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7870.pdf |
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