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SB 555 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Summary
Distinguishes, in two separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates repeat reckless driving to felony status, increasing penalties and opposing reform efforts that seek to reduce mandatory harsh sentences.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for repeat reckless driving offenses, enhancing road safety under vehicle regulations.85% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of David Tikoian
David Tikoian
DDemocratic
RI
22
P
Photo of John Burke
John Burke
DDemocratic
RI
9
P
Photo of Lou Raptakis
Lou Raptakis
DDemocratic
RI
33
P
Photo of Matt LaMountain
Matt LaMountain
DDemocratic
RI
31
P
Photo of Sue Sosnowski
Sue Sosnowski
DDemocratic
RI
37
P
Photo of Walter Felag
Walter Felag
DDemocratic
RI
10