PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
4/5//26
The result of the hearing for the Helmet Bill Senate 2286 was that the Bill was held in committee for further study.
Rima testified against the the bill, We want to thank everyone that took the time to be there for the hearing We had a lot of emails
That were sent in against the bill also. Without everyone helping and letting the committee know how they stand together it works.
For now RIMA will keep checking to make sure the Bill does not come back out this year. If it does we will inform everyone.

ACTION NEEDED ----HEARING ALERT:

The mandatory helmet bill is scheduled for
Tuesday March 31 @ 3pm
Senate Bill # 2286; "Helmet Bill"
This bill proposes to require ALL motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age or experience,

March 31, 2026; Senate Judiciary Committee; Rm # 313 @ 3:00 PM
Attendance is encouraged but if you cannot be there then send
Written Testimony To:

Adriana Carlucci, Clerk
SenateJudiciary@rilegislature.gov

Email Testimony MUST Include:

Your Name/Organization,
Bill Number ( S2286) and
Viewpoint: (AGAINST)
If you wish to attend in person: no later than 2:45pm in Room 313
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If you have ANY questions, direct them to
Cam Bigelow
RIMA Secretary; LMC RI
(401) 742 2560

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.

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 4/21/2026 @ 7pm.
9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI..

Ride safe Ride Free.
Paul Bond
President/ RIMA

Legislative Update# 11; Week 15
April 19th, 2026
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The Assembly will be on April "Recess" until Tues April 28th at 4 pm.
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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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This Week in Review:
HOUSE
Introduced: (38) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
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This Week in Review:
SENATE
Introduced: (14) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
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RIMA Monitoring for Potential
Hearings:
S 2230 -- Senate Trade In Tax
H 7127 -- Budget Bill
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If questions about a Bill -- the Process, Bill Text, Response Procedures, Etc., just contact me at:

Cam B., RIMA Secretary;
Leathernecks MC RI
(401) 742 2560 (text = ok)
rijcbigscape@gmail.com

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