The bill amends Section 31-11-18.1 of the General Laws concerning the suspension or revocation of licenses due to violations. It introduces new legal language that specifies the offenses for which a person driving after denial, revocation, or suspension of their license may be charged. The updated list includes driving after denial, revocation, or suspension for offenses such as: (1) operating under the influence of a controlled substance or intoxicating liquor; (2) refusal to submit to a chemical test; (3) reckless driving; (4) operating a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers others, resulting in death; (5) three moving violations within a one-year period; (6) having been designated a frequent offender pursuant to 31-27-24; and (7) violation of the terms of a conditional hardship order issued pursuant to chapter 27 of title 31.

The bill establishes penalties for these offenses, including mandatory imprisonment for a minimum of ten days for a first conviction, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5897: 31-11-18.1