S.2982

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2982 allows statewide juvenile hearing boards to refer juvenile offenders to rehabilitative driving courses as part of their.

Rhode Island S2982 empowers statewide juvenile hearing boards to mandate rehabilitative driving courses for juvenile offenders as part of their legal disposition. These courses, which may be operated by accredited colleges or universities, are intended to benefit the juvenile based on the circumstances of their offense. The order for attendance can also include a requirement to pay reasonable tuition. Failure to comply with this order can lead to a show cause hearing before the traffic tribunal, which may result in license suspension or revocation.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary