H8100

Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8100 increases penalties for driving offenses resulting in serious bodily injury or death.

Rhode Island H8100 amends existing laws to establish a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses that result in serious bodily injury or death. The bill revises penalties for offenses such as reckless driving, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and license suspension or revocation. The bill applies to drivers involved in accidents with pedestrians or cyclists. The changes take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary