S.2998

Requires any contractor performing construction or maintenance for RIDOT, RITBA or any other construction on any state roads have in place an attenuator truck/crash truck with an operational camera.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2998 mandates contractors to use attenuator trucks with operational cameras during road construction or maintenance on state roads.

Rhode Island S2998 requires contractors performing construction or maintenance on state roads to have an attenuator truck with an operational camera. The camera must face oncoming traffic on divided highways and both directions on undivided roads. Contractors must file a traffic monitoring plan with RIDOT or RITBA. Videos from the cameras must be provided to the Rhode Island State Police and the Attorney General for accident investigations. Violators face misdemeanor or felony charges and potential bans from state projects. This act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs