H8384

Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.

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Rhode Island H8384 creates an enhanced penalty for "road rage" in addition to existing penalties for certain motor vehicle offenses.

Rhode Island H8384 introduces an enhanced penalty for "road rage," defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, threatening, intimidating, or dangerous behavior directed at another vehicle operator or passenger. The bill applies this enhanced penalty to convictions of certain misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, the enhanced penalty includes a mandatory fine of at least $750 and a license suspension of up to one year.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence