Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5900: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
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Plain-language summary
HB 5900 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 -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES. Primary sponsor: Greg Costantino (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Casimiro, Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| 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
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/03/2025 House read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/03/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2025)
- 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