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RI S2949
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew LaMountain
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AI Summary
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Removes DMV authority to suspend licenses based on "frequency of offenses against traffic regulations" or for being adjudicated a "reckless or negligent driver"
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Eliminates DMV's ability to suspend licenses for drivers who "pose an imminent safety risk to the general public"
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Requires DMV to impose hardship licenses and/or ignition interlock systems instead of license suspension for out-of-state offenses that would result in suspension if committed in Rhode Island
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Makes court orders for license suspension binding on DMV and prohibits the division from imposing additional suspension on the same matter
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Creates automatic stay of license suspensions when appealed to the sixth division district court, allowing drivers to retain their licenses during the appeal process
Legislative Description
Updates, streamlines the law regarding loss or suspension of license by the DMV, and eliminates the provisions that the division may suspend a license for reckless or negligent operation of a motor vehicle or for frequency of offense.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026