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RI S2493
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonidas Raptakis
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AI Summary
- Reclassifies reckless driving from a misdemeanor (first offense) to a felony for all offenses
- Establishes imprisonment of up to 5 years for reckless driving convictions
- Sets fines between $1,000 and $5,000 for violations
- Covers reckless driving that endangers public safety, fleeing police, or committing moving violations while traveling at least 25 mph
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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