S.3098

Gives the Rhode Island traffic tribunal jurisdiction to hear first offense refusals to submit to a chemical test pursuant to the Alcohol Boating Safety Act.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3098 grants the Rhode Island traffic tribunal jurisdiction over first offense refusals to submit to chemical tests under the Alcohol.

Rhode Island S3098 amends the state's laws to give the Rhode Island traffic tribunal jurisdiction over first offense refusals to submit to chemical tests for alcohol under the Alcohol Boating Safety Act. This change ensures that the tribunal can hear and determine cases involving refusals to submit to chemical tests, aligning with the state's boating safety regulations. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · May 28
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Judiciary

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)