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RI H8088

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Noret

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes judicial officers to issue search warrants electronically for specific serious driving offenses: reckless driving resulting in death or serious bodily injury, and DUI resulting in death or serious bodily injury

  • Electronic warrants may only be issued during normal court hours on weekdays, except in cases of emergency or administrative order

  • Requires applicants to transmit complaints, affidavits, and search warrants electronically to the judicial officer, with oaths administered telephonically or via real-time electronic communication

  • Judicial officers must electronically sign all documents, record the date and time of issuance, and transmit signed documents back to the applicant

  • All warrants must be returned to district court within 14 days of issuance, along with supporting affidavits and inventory of seized property, whether executed or not

Legislative Description

Authorizes judges to issue electronic warrants for DUI offenses under certain conditions.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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