Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8384: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8384 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- 04/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary