Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2913
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Murray (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 19, 2026 Senate | 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 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - May 20, 2026 · House
05/20/2026 Referred to House Corporations - May 19, 2026 · Senate
05/19/2026 Senate read and passed - May 13, 2026 · Senate
05/13/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026) - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026) - Mar 12, 2026 · Legislature
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 9, 2026 · Legislature
03/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government