Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2310: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS -- THE MATTHEW O'GARA ACT OF 2026
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2310 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS -- THE MATTHEW O'GARA ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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.
Increases the penalties for a first offense of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to a minimum 10 years in incarceration, a minimum of $10,000 and a minimum license revocation of 10 years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary