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RI SB 2717

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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2717 pass?

No. RI SB 2717 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-31): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2717 about?

Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.

Who sponsors RI SB 2717?

Raptakis, Patalano, Famiglietti and 2 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2717.

Description

Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-03-31 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Raptakisprimary
  • Patalanoprimary
  • Famigliettiprimary
  • Thompsonprimary
  • Burkeprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-31

    03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-03-27

    03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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