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Rhode IslandS24142026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Disabled veterans pay no DMV fees

Eligible disabled veterans do not pay the annual registration fee or the license fee to operate that vehicle. You must have an honorable discharge and either VA proof of a 100% service‑connected disability, be rated individually unemployable, have lost or lost the use of a limb, or have received a VA vehicle grant. The exemption can also cover a spouse when the Disabled Veteran plates are legally transferred. The law takes effect upon passage.

Disabled Veteran plates and spouse rights

The DMV issues 'Disabled Veteran' plates to eligible veterans for cars and small commercial vehicles up to 12,000 lbs. If the veteran cannot drive, the plates can transfer to the spouse while the veteran is alive. After the initial plate holder dies, the surviving spouse can keep the plates for life unless they remarry. You must show VA certification or other proof, and only one set of plates is allowed. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Alana M. DiMario

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

  • Pamela J. Lauria

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Leonidas P. Raptakis

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lammis J. Vargas

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 108 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 71 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

RELATING TO MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 251

    6/19/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/9/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    6/9/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

    6/7/2026

  7. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    6/4/2026

  8. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026

  9. Referred to House Veterans Affairs

    5/6/2026House

  10. Senate read and passed

    5/5/2026Senate

  11. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)

    4/30/2026Senate

  12. Committee recommends passage

    4/29/2026

  13. Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)

    4/24/2026

  14. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/11/2026

  15. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

    3/6/2026

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

    1/30/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2414 - As Introduced

    1/30/2026

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