PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
12/30/2025
As we finish the last days of 2025 We at RIMA wish to thank all of our members for their commitment to the rights and freedoms of motorcyclist
here in Rhode Island. Now that the Legislative session will begin on January 6 2026 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.
With every ones help from now until the end of session which is at the end of June. We will look towards keeping our freedoms intact.
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 1/20/2026 @ 7pm.
9 Lincoln Ave. Coventry RI..

Ride safe Ride Free.
Paul Bond
President/ RIMA

Legislative Update# 5; Week 5 Feb 8th, 2026
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The Next Assembly Session will begin on Tues, Feb 10th at 4:00 pm. The House and Senate will be Meeting on Tues. And just the House on Thurs of this week.
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We will monitor proceedings closely and update as needed, especially with regards to the 1 "New" Hearing Posted for 2/10.
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This past week in review:
HOUSE --
Introduced: (129) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --

HEARING Result 2/5:
H #7354; "Lane Filtering"
RIMA provided Written and In Person Testimony =
"HELD" for Further Study.

H #7382; "Helmet Law"; Introd
1/28 - House Gov't + Elections:

HEARING POSTED for Feb 10th;
RM 101; Rise of the House (4pm)
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This past week in review:
SENATE --
Introduced: (84) Bills.
RIMA reviewed.
NO "NEW" Interest --
Monitoring:
S #2286; "Helmet Law"; Introd
1/23 - Sen Jdcry; NO Hearing
Scheduled (At This Time).

S #2230; "Trade In Tax"; Introd
1/23 - Sen Finance; NO Hearing
Scheduled (At This Time).
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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

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If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call:

Cam Bigelow, RIMA Secretary; LMC RI
(401) 742 2560

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