Rhode Island Bill Makes Reckless Group Recreational Vehicle Operation a Felony

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT (Prohibits individual who operates a recreational vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner which hinders the movement of other vehicles with a group of 2 more vehicles be guilty of felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 2.5 years and fine up to $2,000.)

Last action · May 12, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Todd Patalano and 7 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Operating a recklessly or negligently in a group of two or more vehicles in a way that blocks traffic is established as a , punishable by up to 2.5 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.

Why it matters

Changes criminal penalties for group off-road or traffic disruptions, imposing potential prison time and financial penalties for operators.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Recreational vehicle operators

Operators face felony criminal charges, potential imprisonment of up to 2.5 years, and fines up to $2,000 if they operate recklessly within a group that hinders traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for reckless group recreational vehicle operation under this bill?

It is classified as a punishable by imprisonment of up to 2.5 years and a fine of up to $2,000.

What conditions must be met for the offense to apply?

An individual must operate a in a reckless or negligent manner that hinders the movement of other vehicles while part of a group of two or more vehicles.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 12, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 8, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Mar 5, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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