S.3295

Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.

Introduced·5/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3295 allows motor vehicle rental companies to prove non-liability for toll violations by submitting rental agreements.

Rhode Island S3295 amends the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to allow motor vehicle rental companies to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines. Rental companies can provide a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that the lessee was the vehicle operator. This act aims to ensure fair financial burden distribution among toll project users and prevent toll evaders from shifting costs to others.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

DDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)