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Rhode IslandH79892026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

No front plate for cars without mount

Vehicles made and sold without a front plate bracket or mounting point do not need a front license plate in Rhode Island. You are in compliance if your plate is properly attached to the rear. The rear plate must be mounted at least 12 inches off the ground, horizontal, clean, and easy to read. This change takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jacquelyn M. Baginski

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nathan W. Biah

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 10

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

RELATING TO MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES In Concurrence Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 1

House vote • 5/5/2026

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE

Yes: 63 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 288

    6/26/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/9/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/5/2026Senate

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    5/21/2026

  6. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

    5/19/2026

  7. Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    5/19/2026Senate

  8. House passed Sub A

    5/5/2026House

  9. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

    5/1/2026House

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    4/30/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    4/24/2026

  12. Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)

    4/24/2026

  13. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/3/2026

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

    2/27/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

    2/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7989 - As Introduced

    2/27/2026

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  • H7989 - Substitute

    2/27/2026

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