Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7608
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dawson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - May 15, 2026 · Senate
05/15/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government - May 12, 2026 · House
05/12/2026 House read and passed - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026) - Mar 3, 2026 · Legislature
03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 19, 2026 · Legislature
02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations