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H 8097RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

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Rhode Island Bill H 8097 Adds Criminal Penalties for Driving with Licenses Suspended Due to Medical Unfitness or Court Orders

Original title: 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.)

Last action · April 28, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Tom Noret and 3 others

Companion · S 2717same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island House Bill 8097 establishes new criminal penalties for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension resulting from a lack of physical or mental fitness, excessive driving offenses, or a court order.

Why it matters

Drivers facing license suspensions due to medical unfitness, frequent violations, or court orders face new criminal charges and associated penalties for operating a vehicle.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Motor vehicle operators with suspended licenses

Drivers facing suspensions for medical reasons, frequent offenses, or court orders become subject to new criminal penalties if they operate a motor vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does House Bill 8097 affect?

It affects motorists who operate a motor vehicle after their driver's license has been suspended due to medical unfitness, frequent driving offenses, or a court order.

What does the bill change regarding suspended licenses?

It adds specific criminal penalties for driving after a suspension triggered by a lack of physical or mental fitness, a frequency of offenses, or a court-ordered suspension.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 28, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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