H7138Introduced in the House
Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.
Introduced by John Lombardi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
June 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · June 2, 2026
73
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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