Permits the town council of the town of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than thirty-four (34) motorized bicycles, motor scooters and/or motorized tricycles.

Summary: Limiting Motorized Vehicle Rentals in New Shoreham (Block Island)

This bill would give the New Shoreham Town Council — which governs Block Island, Rhode Island — the authority to pass a local law capping how many motorized bikes, scooters, and tricycles any single rental business can offer to customers. Specifically, the cap would be set at 34 vehicles per license holder. Right now, the town council does not have this authority under state law, so this bill would grant it to them.

If passed, any business on Block Island that rents or leases these types of small motorized vehicles would be limited to a fleet of no more than 34 vehicles at a time. This would apply to mopeds, motorized bicycles, motor scooters, and motorized tricycles — popular transportation options on the island, which does not have a traditional road network and is a well-known tourist destination. The bill does not automatically impose the limit; it simply gives the town council the *option* to create this rule through a local ordinance if they choose to do so.

This bill primarily affects rental business owners on Block Island who may currently operate or wish to expand fleets larger than 34 vehicles, as well as tourists and visitors who rely on these rentals to get around the island. Supporters of such limits might argue they help manage traffic and safety on the island's roads, while those affected by the cap might have concerns about the impact on their business operations. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee.