Rhode Island Senate Bill 2943: Removes the forfeiture provision for a first offense eluding law enforcement in a high speed pursuit. It would also require that forfeiture of a motor vehicle for a violation of § 31-27-4.1(2) be allowed only after conviction of that offense.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Removes the forfeiture provision for a first offense eluding law enforcement in a high speed pursuit. It would also require that forfeiture of a motor vehicle for a violation of § 31-27-4.1(2) be allowed only after conviction of that offense.

Latest action

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

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