RI S2482

Expands the list of qualifying offenses that trigger enhanced penalties for driving with a suspended, revoked, or denied license to include: three moving violations within one year, being designated a "frequent offender," and violating terms of a conditional hardship order

Updates terminology from "narcotic drug" to "controlled substance" and clarifies language regarding "operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger resulting in death"

First and second offenses remain misdemeanors; third or subsequent offenses are felonies with mandatory penalties that cannot be suspended

Penalties include: $500 mandatory fine plus minimum 10 days imprisonment for first offense; $500 fine plus 6 months to 1 year imprisonment for second offense within 5 years; $1,000 fine plus up to 1 year imprisonment for subsequent offenses

Takes effect immediately upon passage