Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

S 3042 — 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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

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Action History

  1. Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (106)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3042 do?
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Who sponsors S 3042?
S 3042 is sponsored by Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), de la Cruz, Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), and David P. Tikoian (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3042?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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