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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND

PRIVILEGES

     Introduced By: Senators Acosta, Anderson, Calkin, Bell, Kallman, and Valverde

     Date Introduced: February 25, 2021

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-28 of the General Laws entitled "Parking Facilities and

Privileges" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     31-28-10. Parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers.

     (1) Motor vehicle parking spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young

children under the age of three (3) and baby strollers, shall be required for all parking lots other

than lots for single-family, duplex, townhouse or multifamily residences; provided, however,

industrial zoned properties shall not be required to comply with this section. Such motor vehicle

parking spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young children under the age of three

(3) and baby strollers shall be provided as follows:

     Total Parking Spaces in Lot Required Number of Stroller Spaces

     Up to 100 0

     101 to 500 2

     501 to 1,000 3

     >1,001 One additional space for each 500 parking spaces

over 1,000

     (2) Motor vehicle parking spaces specifically designed for persons transporting young

children under the age of three (3) and baby strollers shall be located as closely as possible to

parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or disabled persons; provided

however, parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or disabled persons shall

take precedence. Where no parking spaces designated for the physically handicapped and/or

disabled persons have been provided, parking spaces for persons transporting young children in

baby strollers shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an

accessible entrance.

     (3) All parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers shall be

prominently outlined with green paint and posted with an approved permanent above-ground sign

which shall conform to the figure entitled "Baby Stroller Parking Sign" hereby incorporated in this

section. The bottom of the sign must be at least five (5) feet above grade when attached to a

building, or seven (7) feet above grade for a detached sign.

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     (4) All property owners who are required by this section to provide motor vehicle parking

spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers shall provide such parking spaces

within two (2) years from the effective date of this section. In no event shall the number of parking

spaces for the physically handicapped and/or disabled be reduced below the quantity otherwise

required by law.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND

PRIVILEGES

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     This act would require that all parking lots designate motor vehicle parking spaces

specifically designed for persons transporting young children under the age of three (3) and baby

strollers with the exception of parking lots for single-family, duplex, townhouse or multifamily

residences.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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