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Rhode IslandH75712026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .

Sponsored By: Teresa A. Tanzi (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New Narragansett Towers license plate

The DMV now offers a special Narragansett Towers plate. The Friends group designs it with the DMV, and the State Police approve the final design. It replaces your regular plates; you must remove and return the old ones and carry the new registration card. Orders must meet the state’s minimum prepaid counts. The Friends handle the first order, and the DMV makes plates only after the minimum is met. The DMV sets prepayment and other steps to run the program.

Fees and funding for Towers plate

When you get the plate, you pay a $40 issuance fee in addition to your normal registration. The $40 is split: $20 to the state’s general fund and $20 to the Friends for arts and preservation programs in Rhode Island. Each time you renew, you pay an extra $10 that goes to the Friends. There are no refunds if you cancel the plate early. The Friends must file a yearly accounting before they receive money, and they must use Rhode Island‑sourced funds only for Rhode Island charities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Teresa A. Tanzi

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Hagan McEntee

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Approval of Amendment Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Passage as Amended Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE

Yes: 67 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 333

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

    6/11/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026House

  5. Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

    6/10/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026Senate

  7. House passed Sub A

    6/4/2026House

  8. Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

    5/29/2026House

  9. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/28/2026

  10. Proposed Substitute

    5/22/2026

  11. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/22/2026

  12. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/17/2026

  13. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

    3/13/2026

  14. Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

    2/6/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7571 - As Introduced

    2/6/2026

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  • H7571 - Substitute

    2/6/2026

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  • H7571 - Substitute As Amended

    2/6/2026

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