· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO 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).

Sponsor

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary