HB 7437 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS

HB 7437 extends the expiration date for "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic violation detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030. This bill does not change how the systems operate or who can use them, only delays the deadline for discontinuing the technology. The systems monitor vehicles running red lights at intersections to prevent blocking crosswalks and are used by state and local governments. Municipalities and the state Department of Transportation directly benefit from this extension, allowing continued use for three more years.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Signed Jun 26, 2026
Floor votes · House May 19, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/11/2026 House passed as amended in concurrence
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/10/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
upper
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/19/2026 House read and passed
lower
May 14, 2026
Legislature · Passed
05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
legislature
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Scott Slater
Scott Slater
DDemocratic
RI
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