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RI S2824

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "failure to stop by a driver" (hit and run) resulting in serious bodily injury or death to the list of offenses eligible for criminal injuries compensation under § 31-26-1
  • Expands Rhode Island's crime victim compensation program to cover hit and run victims who previously were not eligible for benefits
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Amends Section 12-25-20 of the General Laws governing Criminal Injuries Compensation

Legislative Description

Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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