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RI S3037
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Patalano
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AI Summary
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Operating a recreational vehicle recklessly or negligently with a group of 2 or more other recreational vehicles while hindering traffic on public ways or accessible private property constitutes a felony, punishable by up to 2.5 years imprisonment and a $2,000 fine
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Committing the offense while wearing a mask adds an additional penalty of up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a $500 fine
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"Recreational vehicles" are defined as off-road motor vehicles deemed unsuitable for public roads by the DMV or those eligible for registration but not registered
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Courts may order forfeiture of recreational vehicles used in violations, with proceeds from any sale deposited into the general fund of the municipality where the crime occurred
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Forfeiture does not extinguish existing security interests held by creditors; if forfeited property has a perfected security interest, possession reverts to the creditor
Legislative Description
Prohibits individual who operates a recreational vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner which hinders the movement of other vehicles with a group of 2 more vehicles be guilty of felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 2.5 years and fine up to $2,000.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/5/2026