S.2482

Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2482 amends laws on driving after license denial, revocation, or suspension, expanding the list of offenses for unlicensed motorists.

Rhode Island S2482 amends the section of law concerning violations for driving after denial, revocation, or suspension of a license. It expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation. The bill includes new offenses such as operating under the influence of a controlled substance or intoxicating liquor, refusal to submit to a chemical test, reckless driving, manslaughter from the operation of a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger resulting in death.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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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)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary