Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2970
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felag (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Raptakis (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires that any person convicted of a charge of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle as part of any sentence before being eligible for a license reinstatement.
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) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary