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RI S2134
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Dimitri
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drivers under 21 from operating a motor vehicle with alcohol (opened or unopened containers) anywhere in the vehicle, unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or related adult 21 or older
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Changes penalties from mandatory fine "and" license suspension to fine "or" license suspension for all offense levels
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First offense: fine up to $250 or license suspension up to 30 days; second offense: fine up to $500 or suspension up to 90 days
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Third or subsequent offense: fine up to $500 (reduced from $500-$950 range) or license suspension up to 6 months (reduced from mandatory 1 year)
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Exemption retained for persons ages 16-21 transporting unopened alcohol during employment; enforcement jurisdiction assigned exclusively to traffic tribunal
Legislative Description
Makes it unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle while knowingly having liquor in any part of the vehicle, except when accompanied by another adult who is 21 years of age or older and related to the operator.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/16/2026