H7789

Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.

Chamber Passed·6/8/26

Rhode Island H7789 spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.

Rhode Island H7789 spells out the requirements for the operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered. It prohibits the use of a wireless handset while operating certain vehicles. It adds a new class of electric bicycles and requires sellers of the recreational vehicles to notify customers of related state laws. It requires the division of motor vehicles to provide a centralized informational page summarizing laws and requirements applicable to powered wheeled devices and micromobility vehicles. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 67–0 · Jun 8
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Judiciary

Jun 8

House

House passed Sub A

Jun 5

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)