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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2402: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

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

SB 2402 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (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 penalties for a variety of motor vehicle offenses.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33

“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. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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