S.2523

Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishments when new construction or renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2523 mandates vehicle barriers at retail establishments during construction or renovations and allows insurers to offer discounts for.

Rhode Island S2523 requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at retail establishments during new construction or renovations. The barriers must protect customers and employees from vehicle collisions. Insurers can consider the installation of these barriers as a safety measure and offer discounts on insurance policies. Exemptions may be granted to establishments without customer-accessible exterior entrances adjacent to vehicle-accessible areas. Non-compliance results in civil penalties and potential suspension of occupancy permits. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce