2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0547: Allows school bus drivers in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have a valid CDL license in good standing be exempt from the licensing requirements in Rhode Island to transport school children.
Legislative Summary
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES - Allows school bus drivers in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have a valid CDL license in good standing be exempt from the licensing requirements in Rhode Island to transport school children.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
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Bill History
2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
5/16/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
5/20/2025
Meeting postponed (05/20/2025)
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sponsors
Republican: 3
Democrat: 3
Primary Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz
Republican