SB 3169 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

This bill introduces enhanced penalties for drivers convicted of road rage, which is defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. The law applies to existing misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses, adding mandatory fines, license suspensions, and potential additional prison time when a conviction is linked to road rage. Prosecutors must formally allege road rage as a factor during the charging process, and courts must hold sentencing hearings where both sides can present evidence about the defendant's intent. All fines collected under this provision go into a dedicated fund used to promote public awareness about road rage and encourage safer driving practices.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Signed Jun 22, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

351
Passed
Total votes 36
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic32
31 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
R Republican4
4 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Jun 22, 2026
Signed into law
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Legislature · Passed
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 27, 2026
Introduced
03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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