PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
2/28/26
Now that the Legislative session is in full display for everyone to see each month RIMA will be on top of legislation that will effect all riders here
in Rhode Island. We will post to our website and Facebook page updates of Legislation that we all need to know about and what to do and when to do it.
The Helmet Bill has been heard in the House already this year. Rima testified for freedom of choice not to make helmets mandatory for everyone.
A duplicate bill was put into the Senate and as of yet not been heard in committee. We expect that it will be heard soon. To defeat the Bill look to our
Facebook page on what to do and how to do it for the best results to keep our freedoms intact.
With every ones help from now until the end of session which is at the end of June. All hands on deck will be needed to keep our Freedoms in RI.
Without RIMA there would not be a unified voice for motorcycle riders at the State House. Thank you to all of our members past and present for your support. Together we make a difference for safety, education and legislation in R.I. We look forward to another 50 years of success. Our success depends on you JOIN or renew membership with RIMA TODAY help us help you.
Our next RIMA meeting will be on 3/17/2026 @ 7pm.
9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI..

Ride safe Ride Free.
Paul Bond
President/ RIMA

Legislative Update# 6; Week 8
March 1st, 2026
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The Next Assembly Session will begin on Tues, Mar 3rd at 3:00 pm. The House and Senate will be Meeting on Tues, Wed, + Thurs of this week.
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We will monitor proceedings closely and update as needed; especially, with regards to Any New Hearings being Posted in either Chamber.
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The past 2 Weeks in Review
(Even Though They Were NOT
In Session):
HOUSE --
Introduced: (405) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
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The past 2 Weeks in Review
(Even Though They Were NOT
In Session):
SENATE --
Introduced: (122) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.

"NEW" Interest:
S #2732; Lane Filtering; Introd
Feb 27th; Gallo, Sen Judiciary
NO Hearing Posted Yet --
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If questions about a Bill -- the Process, Bill Text, Response Procedures, Etc., just contact me at:

Cam Bigelow
RIMA Secretary
(401) 742 2560 (text = ok)
rijcbigscape@gmail.com
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L&R,
Cam B

My wife Anita and I just wanted to say THANK YOU! to all of the RIMA Board Members and RIMA Members in attendance at last night's Meeting.

Your kindness and generosity are most deeply appreciated!
Sincerely,
Cam + Anita Bigelow