Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS -- THE MATTHEW O'GARA ACT OF 2026
What it does
Increases the penalties for a first offense of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to a minimum 10 years in incarceration, a minimum of $10,000 and a minimum license revocation of 10 years.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 904/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 304/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- Jan 2301/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced