SB 2913

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 18, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2913

Session 2026

Status enacted

Senate enacted 2026-06-18

Business / Commerce Infrastructure / Utilities

Summary

Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.

Sponsor

Vargas

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-04	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-18	Status	enacted
2026-06-18	Latest Action	Signed by Governor

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