H8482

Increases penalties for a variety of motor vehicle offenses.

Introduced·4/29/26
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for motor vehicle offenses in Rhode Island.

This bill increases penalties for various motor vehicle offenses in Rhode Island. It raises the maximum prison sentences and fines for offenses such as driving so as to endanger, resulting in death, and driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in serious bodily injury. The bill also mandates alcohol or drug treatment for certain offenders and revokes their licenses for specified periods. The changes apply to both first-time and subsequent offenses, with the latter receiving harsher penalties. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Apr 29

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary