Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY
What it does
Directs the RITBA design a safety barrier or netting system on the several bridges within its authority. Any newly constructed bridges with a deck height of over one hundred feet (100 ft) would be required to have safety barriers of safety netting.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 1205/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced