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RI H7585

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Voas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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