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RI S2288
RI S2288Prohibits defendants who are serving probation for driving under the influence death resulting from earning good time off their probationary period.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit defendants who are serving probation for driving under the influence death resulting from earning good time off their probationary period. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit defendants convicted of causing death while driving under the influence (DUI), specifically referencing section 31-27-2.2, from earning "good time off" their probationary period. Good time off refers to reductions in a sentence or probation term for good behavior or program participation. Currently, individuals serving probation for certain serious offenses, including some murder and sexual offenses, are already ineligible for this credit, and this bill adds DUI causing death to that list. The bill also clarifies that this change will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Lou Raptakis (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Bob Britto (D),
John Burke (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Mark McKenney (D),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2288.pdf |
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