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RI S2988
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Adds a $1.00 surcharge per charged offense on civil or criminal traffic violations to fund the violent crimes indemnity account, excluding parking violations
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Municipal court clerks must collect the traffic violation surcharges and transmit them to the crime victims' compensation fund within 30 days
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Expands the existing court cost assessment system that already imposes fees on felonies ($90-$150 or 15% of fines) and misdemeanors ($30 or 15% of fines)
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Takes effect one year after passage
Legislative Description
Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026