H8149

Provides for distribution of payment of certain civil penalties for violations of overweight vehicle laws.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8149 amends overweight vehicle penalties and specifies distribution of civil penalties.

Rhode Island H8149 modifies the distribution of civil penalties for overweight vehicle violations. It sets specific penalty amounts based on the vehicle's gross weight, with higher penalties for vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds. The bill also details how penalties are distributed, with a portion going to the municipality, another portion to the general fund, and a court administrative fee to the traffic tribunal. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDI
4
5
RRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance