Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 574: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 574 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 -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Ana Quezada (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Provides that a hearing required before a judge or magistrate may adjudge a motorist in contempt for failure to comply with the court's orders regarding a conditional hardship license, and defines penalties for violation of a hardship/interlock order.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| 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
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary