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RI H7585
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Voas
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AI Summary
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Adds "failure to stop by a driver" (hit and run) resulting in serious bodily injury or death to the list of offenses eligible for criminal injuries compensation under § 31-26-1
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Expands Rhode Island's crime victim compensation program, which previously covered only death from hit and run incidents, to now include victims who suffer serious bodily injury
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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