Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would repeal a law that currently allows the state of Rhode Island to set up toll facilities on state roads. In other words, it would eliminate the legal authority that permits toll collection on public highways in Rhode Island. If passed, the state would no longer have the power to build or operate new toll systems on its road network under this particular law.

The bill primarily affects the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, the state agency responsible for managing toll operations. It could also have broader implications for drivers who currently pay tolls, as well as for the state's ability to generate revenue from road users. Funding that currently comes from tolls and is used for road maintenance, bridge repairs, or other infrastructure projects could be impacted if this authority is removed.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee, which recommended it be held for further study rather than moving it forward immediately. This means lawmakers are not yet ready to vote on it and want to examine it more closely — particularly its potential financial and infrastructure impacts — before taking action. The bill remains in early stages and has not become law.