# Rhode Island H7989: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .

Rhode Island H7989, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-06-26 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 288) (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7989-2026
- 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 H7989
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .
- Status: became law
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-27
- Last action: 2026-06-26, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 288
- Sponsor: Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (99 yes, 10 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- No front plate for cars without mount: benefit, low. 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…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nathan W. Biah (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-09 | Senate | RELATING TO MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES In Concurrence Passage | pass | 36 | 1 |   |
| 2026-05-05 | House | REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE | pass | 63 | 9 |   |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-06-26: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 288 (Governor)
- 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-09: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-06-05: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 2026-05-19: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 2026-05-19: Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: House passed Sub A (House)
- 2026-05-01: Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) (House)
- 2026-04-30: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 2026-04-24: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-04-24: Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)
- 2026-03-03: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-02-27: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 2026-02-27: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (House)

## Bill text

- H7989 - As Introduced, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989.pdf)
- H7989 - Substitute, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989A.pdf)

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- H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
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## Sources
- [H7989 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989.htm)
- [H7989 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989.pdf)
- [H7989 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989A.htm)
- [H7989 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7989A.pdf)

## Related
- [H8104: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8104-2026)
- [H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8046-2026)
- [H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8025-2026)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7989-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).