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RI H8100

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Serpa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum imprisonment for hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury from 10 to 15 years for first offense, with license revocation of 2-10 years (up from "up to" 2 years)

  • Raises penalties for hit-and-run causing death to 5-30 years imprisonment (up from 2-15 years), with minimum 5-year license revocation and possibility of permanent revocation

  • Increases maximum imprisonment for reckless driving resulting in death from 10 to 30 years, with license revocation of at least 5 years and possible permanent revocation (previously suspension of up to 5 years)

  • Raises maximum imprisonment for reckless driving causing serious bodily injury from 5 to 15 years, with license revocation of 2-10 years (up from suspension of up to 3 years)

  • Increases maximum imprisonment for DUI resulting in death from 15 to 30 years, and for DUI causing serious bodily injury from 10 to 15 years, with enhanced license revocation periods including possible permanent revocation for fatal cases

Legislative Description

Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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