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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7890: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- THE EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN UTILITY REGULATION ACT

Creates an intervenor compensation program to provide compensation in the form of grants for legal fees, expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs to an intervenor in both, energy siting board and public utilities commission proceedings.
Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8088: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS

HB 8088 would allow judges to issue search warrants electronically for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) cases under specific conditions, replacing the current paper-based process. This change would directly affect law enforcement officers and courts handling DUI investigations by enabling digital warrant issuance instead of physical documents. The key provision authorizes electronic warrants to be transmitted and processed through digital systems for searches related to DUI offenses. The bill does not alter the legal standards for obtaining a warrant but updates the method of issuance.
Dick Fascia (R) Tom Noret (D) Doc Corvese (D) Earl Read (D) Raymond Hull (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8098: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances transportation safety through stricter penalties for speeding violations, directly addressing vehicle regulation enforcement.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Scott Slater (D) Tina Spears (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8100: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

HB 8100 increases penalties for drivers causing serious injury or death in vehicle accidents by creating a single, higher penalty range for all such offenses. It replaces multiple existing penalty tiers with one unified, stricter sentencing structure. This directly affects drivers convicted of causing serious bodily injury or death through negligent or reckless driving. The bill focuses on standardizing and raising consequences for these severe traffic incidents without altering accident reporting requirements.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for traffic offenses, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increasing mandatory sentences.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for traffic accidents, strengthening safety standards under vehicle regulations within transportation policy.95% confidence
Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8097: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for driving after license suspension, expanding criminalization of traffic violations rather than advancing reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds criminal penalties for driving after suspension due to fitness or repeated offenses, enhancing road safety standards.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Tom Noret (D) Earl Read (D) Raymond Hull (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8082: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

HB 8082 updates expungement rules for criminal records to align with a new 10-year lookback period specifically for DUI convictions. It directly affects individuals with past DUI charges who now qualify for record expungement if their offense occurred within the last decade. The bill modifies existing expungement laws to ensure they match this updated time frame for DUI cases, making the process consistent for those eligible. This change applies only to DUI-related convictions under the revised timeline.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUpdates expungement rules for DUI convictions, enabling record clearance for eligible individuals - reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8076: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION

HB 8076 would raise the minimum claim amount required for mandatory arbitration in motor vehicle liability cases (such as car accident claims). Currently, smaller claims might be automatically sent to arbitration; this bill increases that threshold so only larger claims trigger mandatory arbitration. As a result, individuals filing smaller claims would no longer be forced into arbitration and could pursue resolution through regular court processes instead. This change directly affects accident victims seeking compensation and insurance companies handling these claims.
Matthew Dawson (D)
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