Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5897: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5897 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary