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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3098: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ALCOHOL BOATING SAFETY ACT

Passed one chamber 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 3098 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ALCOHOL BOATING SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Gives the Rhode Island traffic tribunal jurisdiction to hear first offense refusals to submit to a chemical test pursuant to the Alcohol Boating Safety Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“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. 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
  2. 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
  3. 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
  4. 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
  5. 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
  6. 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  7. 03/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
  8. 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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