Rhode Island H8566: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2026 TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 19, 2026:

2026 -- H 8566 ======== LC003182 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2026 TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Nardone, Solomon, Edwards, Shanley, Craven, and Caldwell Date Introduced: May 19, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Motorcycle Association was started in 1974 in West Warwick, as a nonprofit motorcycle rights organization to protect the freedoms of riders in Rhode Island through safety, education and legislation; and WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Motorcycle Association has worked closely with Governors, legislators and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to advance the freedom of choice and the safety of motorcycle riders in Rhode Island with fair and equitable solutions; and WHEREAS, The theme for "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" is "Share the Road: It's Everyone's Responsibility." This theme emphasizes that everyone, including drivers and motorcyclists, has an important role to play in ensuring safe roads. The goal is to educate riders on the importance of safe riding practices, defensive riding techniques and the need to wear protective gear. The theme also urges all riders to obey traffic laws, to maintain their motorcycles properly, to take motorcycle safety courses, to wear bright clothing and use lights to stay visible to other …

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Sponsors

• David Bennett (D, HD-020) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
• Christopher Blazejewski (D)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
• George Nardone (R)
• Joseph Solomon (D)
• John Edwards (D, HD-070)
• Evan Shanley (D)
• Robert Craven (D)
• Justine Caldwell (D, HD-030)

Latest actions

1. May 19, 2026: House read and passed

Common questions

What is H8566?

H8566 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2026 TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

What is the status of H8566?

Passed both chambers as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 19, 2026).

Who sponsored H8566?

David Bennett (D, HD-020), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H8566?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8566.pdf