Rhode Island Senate Bill S0620

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/6/25
• Refer: 3/6/25

Caption

Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.

Impact

This bill directly impacts statutes concerning the holding of operators' licenses and identification cards. By ensuring that individuals cannot possess more than one valid operator's license at a time, it aims to maintain the integrity of identification and driving privileges across Rhode Island. This change could enhance law enforcement's ability to verify the identity and the driving capability of individuals, potentially reducing cases of fraud and misuse of identification.

Summary

Bill S0620 seeks to amend existing Rhode Island law regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages and the issuance of identification cards. It specifically prohibits holding multiple driver's licenses or identification cards, thereby standardizing identification within the state. Furthermore, it updates terminology in the Rhode Island salvage law from 're-constructed salvage' to 'rebuilt salvage', reflecting a more accurate description of salvaged motor vehicles.

Contention

While the bill has seen support for its intent to simplify identification processes and improve vehicle regulation, points of contention may arise surrounding the implications for individuals who may have held multiple licenses due to errors in previous registration systems or for valid extraordinary circumstances. Additionally, the redefinition within salvage law could raise discussions among stakeholders in the automotive and repair industries regarding how these changes might affect business operations and liability.