Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6211: 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 6211 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Casimiro, Raymond Hull (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 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.
Requires persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the interlock systems.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| 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
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary