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S2717Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by John Burke, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · March 31, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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