H7790

Adds vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. to the vehicles to be equipped with flashing lights.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7790 adds vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc.

Rhode Island H7790 amends the state's lighting equipment and reflectors law to include vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. among those mandated to be equipped with flashing lights. This addition ensures these vehicles can operate with the necessary visibility and safety features during emergency responses. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Feb 23

House

Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)