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RI S2403
RI S2403Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require that the license plates of a vehicle be impounded by a law enforcement officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a narcotic drug or intoxicating liquor and would allow temporary substitute plates if the court determines such impoundment of license plates would cause undue hardship to dependents of offender. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that if a person is arrested for driving with a suspended, revoked, or canceled license due to refusing a chemical test (like a breathalyzer) or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and they own the vehicle, the arresting police officer must confiscate the vehicle's license plates for at least 90 days. However, if the charges are dropped, the plates will be returned, and the confiscation cannot last longer than any imposed sentence. Additionally, a court can allow temporary substitute license plates if impounding the original plates would cause significant hardship to the offender's dependents. This measure aims to deter repeat offenses by directly impacting the ability to use the vehicle.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Lou Raptakis (D)*,
John Burke (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2403.pdf |
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