Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5657: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5657 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the division of motor vehicles from placing on a motorist's driving record, a traffic violation which fine has been paid no longer than thirty (30) days after its issuance. This procedure would only be utilized twice per year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary