Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 7179

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Shanley (Democratic)
Azzinaro (Democratic)
Place (Republican)
Brien (Independent)
Phillips (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations as part of any new construction.

Text versions

7179

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations