Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session All Bills
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2656
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - 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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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2657
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES - Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2658
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2659
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires verification of applicant's date of birth and either a Rhode Island driver's license or state identification number with all mail ballot, mail ballot applications and emergency mail ballots.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2660
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
EDUCATION -- FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT - Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2661
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers state government caseworkers or investigators "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2662
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
Joint Resolution Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Qualification For Office (proposes A State Constitutional Amendment To Provide No Person Could Hold Office As General Officer Unless That Person Was A Resident And A Registered Voter In The State Of Rhode Island For At Least 5 Years, Continuously, Prior To Taking Office.)
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2663
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
Report Pass
5/23/24
Engrossed
6/6/24
Enrolled
6/11/24
Passed
6/17/24
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES GENERALLY - Authorizes Providence canteen vehicles to be equipped with sirens, whistles or bells and would require operators of any canteen vehicle to receive 5 hours of training in the operation of the vehicle and its emergency equipment.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2664
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM - Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2665
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION - Provides that two (2) or more individuals associated to accomplish an act or acts which constitute shoplifting, could be deemed "racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations."
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2666
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Requires that any person convicted of a charge of DUI or refusal, have an ignition interlock before being eligible for license reinstatement. Also permits a first-time offender to have charges dismissed.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2667
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
Report Pass
4/30/24
Engrossed
5/7/24
Refer
5/8/24
Report Pass
6/4/24
Engrossed
6/10/24
Passed
6/17/24
PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- PRACTICE IN PROBATE COURTS - Outlines the process for a person petitioning to change their name in the probate court in the town or city where they reside. It also makes the statute regarding name change gender neutral.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2668
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT - Requires the Rhode Island general assembly to address its legislation with attention to equity and the impact its legislation will have on Rhode Island's diverse and various communities.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2669
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- INCOMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL AND PERSONS ADJUDGED NOT GUITLY BY REASON OF INSANITY - Requires any competency examinations of criminal defendants take place on an outpatient basis or at the facility in which they are detained.
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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2670
Introduced
3/1/24
Refer
3/1/24
ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS - Changes the process of nominating candidates for the general election, by replacing the political party primary with a primary general election.