SB 2614 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

SB 2614 repeals a law that allowed license suspensions for unpaid traffic fines. It removes the provision requiring the motor vehicle division to suspend driving privileges when a person fails to pay fines or costs within the court-imposed timeframe, including the requirement for an ability-to-pay hearing. This bill directly affects drivers who previously faced license suspension solely due to unpaid traffic violations. The change would end this specific enforcement mechanism, though courts could still pursue other remedies for unpaid fines.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
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03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Feb 13, 2026
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02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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Jake Bissaillon
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