SB 3228 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill extends the authorization for "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic cameras in New Jersey from January 2027 to January 2030. It allows state and local governments to continue using these sensors to detect vehicles that block intersections, provided the systems are approved for accuracy and can capture license plate images. The legislation maintains existing rules that prohibit using the collected data for tracking individuals or selling information to third parties, while also restricting private company payments to equipment fees rather than revenue sharing.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Signed Jun 26, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026

How they voted

341
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic32
31 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican4
3 Yea 1 Nay
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/10/2026 House passed as amended in concurrence
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/03/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
upper
May 26, 2026
Legislature · Passed
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
legislature
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
04/20/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors