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Rhode IslandS21762026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Alana M. DiMario (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Fees and funds for Towers plate

When you get the plate, you pay a $40 surcharge on top of regular registration fees. Each renewal adds a $10 surcharge. Of the $40, $20 goes to the state and $20 goes to the Friends for arts and preservation programs. The Friends must file a yearly accounting and use Rhode Island–sourced money only for Rhode Island charities. There are no refunds if you cancel the plate early.

New Narragansett Towers license plate

You can order a Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers license plate from the DMV. It replaces your old plates, which you must return. You must keep the vehicle’s registration certificate in the car. The Friends design the plate with the DMV, and State Police approve it. Plates are produced only after a minimum number of prepaid orders is met.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Alana M. DiMario

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 70 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2026

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

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 332

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/9/2026House

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

    6/8/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    6/8/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026

  7. Referred to House Special Legislation

    5/22/2026House

  8. Senate read and passed

    5/21/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

    5/15/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage

    5/14/2026

  11. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

    5/8/2026

  12. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/4/2026

  13. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

    2/27/2026

  14. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    1/16/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2176 - As Introduced

    1/16/2026

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