Rhode Island Senate Bill 2493: Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-09)

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