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RI S2403
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonidas Raptakis
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement officers to impound license plates for at least 90 days when arresting a person for driving while their license was suspended, revoked, or cancelled for DUI or refusing a chemical test, if the offender owns the vehicle
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Adds "reckless driving" to the list of qualifying offenses that trigger enhanced penalties for driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license
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License plates must be returned if charges are dropped or dismissed, and impoundment cannot exceed the duration of any sentence imposed
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Courts may order temporary substitute license plates if impoundment would cause undue hardship to the offender's dependents
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/30/2026