H7671

Provides a series of updates to size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7671 updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles.

Rhode Island H7671 amends existing laws to update size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles. The bill sets new limits for blanket construction equipment permits, including a minimum length of 55 feet, a maximum length of 80 feet, a maximum width of 12 feet 4 inches, a maximum gross weight of 130,000 pounds, and a maximum axle weight of 25,000 pounds. It also establishes penalties for overweight vehicles and outlines exemptions for certain vehicles, such as farm vehicles and emergency vehicles. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/07/2026)

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections