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Rhode IslandS23332026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New Hockey Hall of Fame plates

The DMV offers special Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame license plates. The Hall designs them with the DMV, and the State Police approve the design. Plates are the same size as regular plates and show your registration number. You must remove and return your old plates and carry the registration card. Plates are issued only after a minimum prepaid order is met; the Hall handles the initial order and the DMV sets prepayment procedures.

Plate money goes to Rhode Island charities

The Hall must spend Rhode Island-sourced plate funds on Rhode Island-based charities. The Hall must file an annual accounting report before any plate money is distributed to it.

Fees and refund rules for hockey plates

If you choose the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame plates, you pay a $40 issuance surcharge on top of normal registration. $20 goes to the state general fund and $20 goes to the Hall; the Hall’s share is paid out once a year. Each renewal adds a $10 surcharge that goes to the Hall. There are no refunds if you cancel early.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stefano V. Famiglietti

    Democratic • Senate

  • Todd M. Patalano

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 106 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 69 • 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 354

    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

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2333 - As Introduced

    1/23/2026

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