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RI S2310
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tikoian
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AI Summary
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Increases penalties for hit-and-run causing death (first offense): minimum imprisonment raised from 2 years to 10 years, minimum fine raised from $5,000 to $10,000, and license revocation increased from 3 years to a minimum of 10-15 years
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Increases penalties for hit-and-run causing death (second offense within 5 years): minimum imprisonment raised from 5 years to 10 years, license revocation minimum increased from 5 years to 10 years with possibility of permanent revocation
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Increases penalties for hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury (first offense): minimum imprisonment raised from 1 year to 18 months, license revocation changed from "up to 2 years" to "at least 2 years and not more than 10 years"
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Increases penalties for hit-and-run causing any injury: maximum imprisonment and license revocation both increased from 5 years to 10 years, establishes minimum 18-month imprisonment
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Named "The Matthew O'Gara Act of 2026" and would take effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Increases the penalties for a first offense of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to a minimum 10 years in incarceration, a minimum of $10,000 and a minimum license revocation of 10 years.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/23/2026