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S3338CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUDNon-Violent Crime PenaltiesThis bill updates identity fraud laws to make it a crime to use digital forgeries or deepfakes for fraud.Senate·Signed by Governor·Jun 1, 2026 H8502CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prohibits convicted sex offenders from living near their victims and mandates GPS tracking and no-contact orders.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 1, 2026 H8482MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSESViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill increases prison sentences and fines for drivers causing death or serious injury through reckless or drunk driving.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 29, 2026 H8481

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MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Non-Violent Crime Penalties

This bill increases the fine for driving at an unreasonable and imprudent speed from $95 to $170.

House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 29, 2026

H8452STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prevents individuals convicted of a specific serious driving offense from earning time off their probation sentences.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 15, 2026

H8434CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAWViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill adds mandatory extra prison time for murders involving street gangs or the use of specific illegal firearms.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 10, 2026

H8432CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTSViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill makes it a felony to knowingly assault and injure a railroad worker while they are on duty.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 10, 2026

H8384AMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAWViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill adds extra fines, license suspensions, and prison time for crimes committed as a result of road rage.House·Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)·Apr 1, 2026

S3164CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTSViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill makes it a felony to assault assistant attorneys general, certain environmental employees, and constables while on duty.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 27, 2026

S3169AaaMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAWViolent Crime PenaltiesThis bill adds extra fines, license suspensions, and prison time for traffic offenses committed due to road rage.Senate·Senate passed Sub A·Mar 27, 2026

S3167CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATIONNon-Violent Crime PenaltiesThis bill defines shoplifting and sets tiered criminal penalties, including fines and prison time, based on the merchandise's value.Senate·Referred to House Judiciary·Mar 27, 2026

H8347STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTPolice & PrisonsThis legislation prohibits state and local police from using resources or sharing non-public information to assist federal civil immigration enforcement.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 25, 2026

S3134CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONPolice & PrisonsThis bill requires homeless registered sex offenders to check in with local police three times a week.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

S3116STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTPolice & PrisonsThis bill prohibits Rhode Island police from helping federal agents deport people unless a judge issues a warrant.Senate·Referred to House Judiciary·Mar 13, 2026

S3102MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTSViolent Crime PenaltiesIncreases prison sentences and license revocation periods for drivers causing serious injury or death in traffic accidents.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3110CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONSViolent Crime PenaltiesThe bill makes it illegal for minors to possess a firearm, even if not using it, unless supervised.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

H8275STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACTPolice & PrisonsThis bill limits solitary confinement, mandates minimum out-of-cell time for inmates, and creates a committee to oversee prison conditions.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 11, 2026

H8272CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCTPolice & PrisonsCriminalizes sexual acts between police officers and individuals who are detained, in custody, or under investigation.House·Referred to Senate Judiciary·Mar 11, 2026

H8253PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSPolice & PrisonsAllows retired police officers to work state-funded details for up to 75 days annually without losing pension benefits.House·Signed by Governor·Mar 6, 2026

S3037CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCTNon-Violent Crime PenaltiesThis bill criminalizes reckless group riding of off-road vehicles on public streets and authorizes the seizure of those vehicles.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S3046CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONSPolice & PrisonsThis bill makes it illegal to bring drugs, weapons, or electronic devices to residents of the state youth training school.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S3042MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSESViolent Crime PenaltiesThe bill creates felony penalties for street takeovers and doubles punishments for disorderly conduct committed while wearing a mask.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S3041STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACTPolice & PrisonsRequires mutual agreement between the police agency and the accused officer to appoint legal counsel for a disciplinary hearing committee.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S2957CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTIONViolent Crime PenaltiesExpands criminal penalties for threatening public officials to include school staff and election workers, while exempting students.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026