S.3037

Prohibits individual who operates a recreational vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner which hinders the movement of other vehicles with a group of 2 more vehicles be guilty of felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 2.5 years and fine up to $2,000.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3037 makes operating a recreational vehicle recklessly or negligently, hindering other vehicles, a felony.

Rhode Island S3037 amends disorderly conduct laws to make operating a recreational vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner, hindering the movement of other vehicles with a group of two or more, a felony. The penalty includes imprisonment for up to 2.5 years and a fine up to $2,000. If the offender is wearing a mask, additional penalties include an extra year in prison and/or a $500 fine. The act also outlines procedures for the forfeiture of the recreational vehicle used in the violation.

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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

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary