Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

S 2970 — RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Last action — Senate Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2970 do?
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Who sponsors S 2970?
S 2970 is sponsored by Mark McKenney (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), and Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2970?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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