AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Summary

The bill authorizes Rhode Island law‑enforcement officers to issue a verbal warning to anyone who leaves a child younger than seven unattended in a motor vehicle, explaining the risks of heat and kidnapping. It does not impose a monetary penalty or create a record for the warning, but it leaves open the possibility of criminal prosecution if the conduct also violates existing criminal statutes. The measure aims to give officers discretion while still protecting children.

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