Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 571: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 571 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/05/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary