S.2402

Increases penalties for a variety of motor vehicle offenses.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for motor vehicle offenses in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island S2402 amends the state's motor vehicle laws to increase penalties for various offenses. For driving resulting in death, the penalties now include imprisonment for up to 20 years and fines up to $20,000. For driving resulting in serious bodily injury, penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years and fines up to $10,000. For driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury or death, penalties include imprisonment for up to 15 years and fines up to $10,000. The bill also mandates alcohol or drug treatment for offenders at their own expense.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary