Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3169: 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
SB 3169 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (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 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| 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
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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