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RI S2943
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew LaMountain
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AI Summary
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Eliminates motor vehicle forfeiture as a penalty for first-time convictions of eluding law enforcement in a high-speed pursuit; forfeiture now applies only to second or subsequent offenses under § 31-27-4.1(2)
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Requires a criminal conviction and court order before any motor vehicle can be seized and forfeited, replacing the previous system that allowed pre-conviction seizure
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Removes provisions allowing temporary restraining orders and pre-trial vehicle seizures without notice when no charges have yet been filed
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Transfers the vesting of state interest in forfeited vehicles from the time of the offense to the time of conviction
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes the forfeiture provision for a first offense eluding law enforcement in a high speed pursuit. It would also require that forfeiture of a motor vehicle for a violation of § 31-27-4.1(2) be allowed only after conviction of that offense.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026