S.2728

Requires notice to E-ZPass users before DMV reporting, and set rules and regulations for transponder failures, requires outreach and free replacements, and allow mitigation or forgiveness of tolls and penalties from equipment failures.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2728 mandates notice to E-ZPass users before DMV reporting, sets rules for transponder failures, requires outreach and free.

Rhode Island S2728 requires the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) to notify E-ZPass users before reporting toll violations or evasions to the DMV. It establishes rules and regulations for transponder failures, including proactive outreach and free replacements. The bill also allows for the mitigation or forgiveness of tolls and penalties resulting from equipment failures. Toll violators must pay the toll amount within fourteen days of the violation, or they incur a $40 administrative fee.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary