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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2482: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS

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 2482 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (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.

Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
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. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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