H7584

Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7584 funds the state crime victim compensation program with an additional $1 fine on traffic violations, excluding parking violations.

Rhode Island H7584 amends the state's criminal injuries compensation program by adding a one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, excluding parking violations, to fund the state crime victim compensation program. This fine is collected by the clerks of courts and transmitted to the crime victims’ compensation fund. The act takes effect one year after passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance