Prohibits sale and possession of assault weapons, as defined and would provide certain exemptions to include law enforcement officers and those individuals legally in possession of any such firearm at the time of passage of this act.
Maddy summarySB 83 removes an existing rule that allowed certain lenders to operate without a license if they made fewer than six loans within a twelve-month period. This change means that any person or entity making loans, regardless of volume below six per year, will now be required to obtain a lender's license. The bill amends Section 19-14.1-10 of the General Laws, affecting those who lend money in the state.
Maddy summarySB 947 increases the penalties for drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents that result in injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The bill specifically raises the terms for imprisonment, fines, and license revocation for drivers who knowingly fail to stop after such accidents. It establishes stricter penalties based on the severity of the outcome and whether it's a first or subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for "driving so as to endanger" offenses that cause death or serious bodily injury, and these provisions apply to accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists.
Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
Requires that present and former employees, active and retired members, and beneficiaries receiving any retirement, disability or death allowance receive a $2,000 increase per year.
Maddy summarySB 556 amends the state's definition of "aggressive driving" by adding five new driving violations to the existing list. Under current law, aggressive driving is defined as committing two or more specific violations while operating a motor vehicle. This bill expands that list to include offenses such as failing to obey police officers, specific rules for overtaking on the left, ensuring clearance while overtaking, prohibitions on overtaking in certain places, and rules for driving on laned roadways. This change directly affects motorists by broadening the range of actions that can lead to an aggressive driving charge.
Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.
Maddy summarySB 661 amends the state's retirement system by adding state probation and parole officers to the list of state law enforcement professionals. This change makes probation and parole officers eligible for the same specific retirement benefits and service allowances as other state law enforcement personnel, such as deputy sheriffs and capitol police officers. The bill specifies that service credits earned before January 1, 2026, will be determined by prior laws, with the new provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 298 increases penalties for various motor vehicle offenses. It raises the maximum imprisonment for "driving so as to endanger, resulting in death" from 10 to 20 years, and for "driving so as to endanger, resulting in serious bodily injury" from 5 to 10 years. For first-time convictions of "driving under the influence, resulting in death," the bill increases maximum imprisonment to 30 years and maximum fines to $20,000. Additionally, for first-time "driving under the influence, resulting in serious bodily injury," maximum imprisonment rises to 20 years, maximum fines to $10,000, and license revocation periods increase from up to 2 years to 3-5 years.
Requires the state building commissioner to implement electronic permitting for any category of state or local permit authorized under state law to significantly impact the expediency of construction and development.
