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Rhode IslandS21782026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES .

Sponsored By: Lori Urso (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Disability access plates for private cars

The DMV can issue plates with the International Symbol of Access to qualified individuals. The vehicle must be a pleasure passenger car or a pickup truck used only for noncommercial purposes. This helps identify the vehicle for accessibility needs.

Adaptive plates and parking for people with disabilities

The DMV issues a new adaptive vehicle license plate for vehicles modified for a person with a permanent mobility impairment. To get the plate, you submit a DMV application, a doctor or physical therapist’s certification, and proof of the vehicle modifications. You pay the standard registration fees. With the plate, you can use accessible loading and unloading zones when helping the qualified person and use areas with extra space for ramps. The law also exempts these vehicles from some height, width, or bumper rules that apply to regular cars, as allowed by state law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lori Urso

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thomas J. Paolino

    Republican • Senate

  • Todd M. Patalano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gordon E. Rogers

    Republican • Senate

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lammis J. Vargas

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

VEHICLES - PARKING & PRIVILEGES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 67 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2026

RELATING TO MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGE Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 257

    6/19/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/8/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    6/4/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

    5/29/2026

  7. Referred to House State Government & Elections

    5/20/2026House

  8. Senate passed Sub A

    5/19/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)

    5/15/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/14/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    5/13/2026

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

    5/8/2026

  13. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/25/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

    3/20/2026

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

    1/16/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2178 - As Introduced

    1/16/2026

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  • S2178 - Substitute

    1/16/2026

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