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RI H7584
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raymond Hull
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AI Summary
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Adds a $1.00 surcharge per charged offense on civil and criminal traffic violations to fund the violent crimes indemnity account, excluding parking violations
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Municipal court clerks must collect these fines and transmit surcharges to the crime victims' compensation fund within 30 days
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Expands existing court cost assessments that already apply to felonies ($90-$150), misdemeanors ($30), and petty misdemeanors to now include traffic violations
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Takes effect one year after passage
Legislative Description
Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/6/2026