RI S2559 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-04-26 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Increases the penalty for anyone found guilty of reckless driving while eluding police to a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and subject to a loss of license from 1 to 2 years and a possible forfeiture of their motor vehicle.

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Title

Motor Vehicle Offenses

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2018-04-26SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2018-04-19SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2018)
2018-03-01SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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