SB 2970

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2970
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-09
Transportation
Summary

Requires that any person convicted of a charge of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle as part of any sentence before being eligible for a license reinstatement.

Sponsor
McKenney
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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