S.3169

Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.

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Rhode Island S3169 creates an enhanced penalty for "road rage" in motor vehicle offenses.

Rhode Island S3169 amends the state's motor vehicle laws to introduce an enhanced penalty for "road rage." This penalty applies to convictions of misdemeanor and felony offenses where the behavior includes intentionally aggressive, harassing, intimidating, or dangerous actions. For misdemeanor offenses, the enhanced penalty includes a mandatory fine of at least $750 and a license suspension of up to one year.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence