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RI SB 2493

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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2493 pass?

No. RI SB 2493 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-09): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2493 about?

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).

Who sponsors RI SB 2493?

Paolino, Burke, Tikoian and 5 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2493.

Description

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).

Introduced
2026-02-06
Latest action
2026-04-09 — 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Sponsors

  • Paolinoprimary
  • Burkeprimary
  • Tikoianprimary
  • Famigliettiprimary
  • Appollonioprimary
  • Thompsonprimary
  • Patalanoprimary
  • Raptakisprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-09

    04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-04-03

    04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  3. 2026-02-06

    02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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