RI S2913 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Passed on June 18 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-18 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Passed on June 18 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-18 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - 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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Sen. Lammis Vargas [D] | Sen. Stefano Famiglietti [D] | Sen. Todd Patalano [D] | Sen. Lori Urso [D] |
| Sen. Brian Thompson [D] | Sen. Melissa Murray [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-06-08 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 69 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-19 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-19 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2026-06-16 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2026-06-08 | House | House passed in concurrence |
| 2026-06-05 | House | Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) |
| 2026-06-02 | House | Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| 2026-05-29 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) |
| 2026-05-20 | House | Referred to House Corporations |
| 2026-05-19 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2026-05-13 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026) |
| 2026-05-12 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2026-05-08 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026) |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
