H8312

Removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines of $250 for a first and second offense and subsequent offenses are punishable by a $250 fine and up to a one year suspension of the vehicle registration.

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island bill H8312 removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines for violations.

Rhode Island bill H8312 removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines of $250 for a first and second offense. Subsequent offenses are punishable by a $250 fine and up to a one year suspension of the vehicle registration. The bill amends sections 31-23.3-4 and 31-23.3-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-23.3, which pertain to nontransparent windshields and windows. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Mar 18

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections