S.3042

Bans street takeovers and violators would be guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and be subject to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3042 bans street takeovers, making them a felony with penalties including imprisonment and fines.

Rhode Island S3042 prohibits street takeovers, where individuals block roadways to perform stunts, drag race, or illegally obstruct public streets. Violators would face felony charges, imprisonment for more than one year, and fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The act also authorizes the impounding of vehicles involved in the offense and subjecting them to a forfeiture hearing in the superior court. The act would take effect upon passage.

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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)

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary