Retail owners must add vehicle barriers during construction

Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishments when new construction or renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.

Introduced· 2026-01-09

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If passed, stores that are being built or renovated must put up barriers to stop cars from hitting people, and insurers can lower their insurance cost.

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Citizens should support the bill because it makes shopping areas safer while giving owners a chance to save on insurance, but it also adds building costs for store owners.

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The facts

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Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers during new construction or renovations.
Applies to retail establishments.
Allows insurers to consider the barriers when setting insurance premiums.
Owners may receive a discount on their insurance policy for installing barriers.
Bill is introduced in Rhode Island and currently in committee.