S3166Introduced in the Senate
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, registration penalties, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence against a lessee.
Introduced by Frank Ciccone, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY - Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, registration penalties, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence against a lessee.
Where it stands
Effective without Governor's signature
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 9, 2026
69
Yes
1
No
5
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 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration
Meeting postponed (05/26/2026)
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
Senate passed Sub A
Referred to House Corporations
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
House passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Effective without Governor's signature
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