Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2493
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paolino (Republican)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Raptakis (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary