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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8098: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8098 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.

Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source