# Rhode Island H7452: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING . Rhode Island H7452, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-18 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 086) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7452-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island H7452 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING . - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-01-30 - Last action: 2026-06-18, Signed by Governor — Chapter 086 - Sponsor: Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 4 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 1 (68 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Electronic mileage forms and e-signatures: benefit, low. When the DMV launches the new electronic title system, your mileage form can be online. You and the other party can sign electronically. No notary is needed. The mileage must appear on the title and on your annual renewal. To register an out-of-state car, you must show the prior owner’s title and t… - Per-use fees for online DMV filings: cost, low. Starting July 1, 2027, the DMV can charge a per-use fee for online title, lien, and registration services, including digital titles. Fees must reflect market costs and work with the DMV’s payment provider. This can raise what you pay when you file online. - Digital titles and lien rules for owners: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, the DMV can issue secure digital vehicle titles. A digital title is official and you can see it online in real time. Liens and lien releases are sent and recorded electronically. The DMV may wait to print a paper title until the last lien is paid. Certified electronic record… - Online title and registration for businesses: mixed, low. Starting July 1, 2027, the DMV can run an electronic system for titles, liens, and registrations. Once it is live, businesses must file these applications online. If your business files fewer than 25 a year, you are exempt. All other business filers must join within one year of launch unless exempt… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Robert E. Craven, Sr. (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony J. DeSimone (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: William W. O'Brien (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Evan P. Shanley (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-08 | House | VEHICLES - REG. & TITLING PASSAGE | pass | 68 | 0 | | ## Actions (16) - 2026-06-18: Signed by Governor — Chapter 086 (Governor) - 2026-06-16: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-11: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-11: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-08: House passed Sub A (House) - 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House) - 2026-06-04: Committee recommends passage of Sub A - 2026-05-29: Proposed Substitute - 2026-05-29: Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - 2026-04-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - 2026-02-09: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/10/2026) - 2026-02-06: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - 2026-02-01: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/05/2026) - 2026-01-30: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - 2026-01-30: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (House) ## Bill text - H7452 - As Introduced, 2026-01-30: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452.pdf) - H7452 - Substitute, 2026-01-30: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452A.pdf) ## Related bills - H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) - H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES . (became law) - H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT . (became law) - H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law) - S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) - S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) ## Sources - [H7452 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452.htm) - [H7452 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452.pdf) - [H7452 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452A.htm) - [H7452 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452A.pdf) ## Related - [H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8025-2026) - [H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8046-2026) - [H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7866-2026) - [H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7642-2026) - [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026) - [S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3353-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7452-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).