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H 8586RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island exempts motor vehicle rental companies from liability for customer toll violations when lease agreements are provided

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY (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.)

Last action · June 26, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsors: Anthony DeSimone and 3 others

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What This Bill Does

Motor vehicle rental companies in Rhode Island are now entitled to establish for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by submitting a rental or lease agreement as proof that a lessee was operating the vehicle.

Why it matters

Rental businesses are relieved from paying out-of-pocket for customer toll penalties, shifting financial responsibility directly to lessees upon submission of lease documentation.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Motor vehicle rental companies

Rental companies gain the legal right to avoid liability for customer toll violations by submitting lease documentation.

Directly affected

Vehicle lessees

Lessees face direct responsibility for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines incurred during their rental period.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can a rental company avoid paying a toll violation incurred by a customer?

A rental company can establish by providing a rental or lease agreement showing that a lessee was operating the vehicle.

What fees and penalties are covered under this exemption?

The exemption covers toll violations, administrative fees, and associated fines.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

12 actions

Jun 26, 2026Enrolled
Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 18, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 10, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Jun 9, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Jun 9, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A
Jun 8, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

Show 6 earlier actions

Jun 8, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Jun 5, 2026
Proposed Substitute
Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Jun 2, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 29, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
May 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Corporations

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