# Rhode Island S3265: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .

Rhode Island S3265, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-06-26 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 289) (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3265-2026
- 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 S3265
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES .
- Status: became law
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-05-05
- Last action: 2026-06-26, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 289
- Sponsor: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (93 yes, 10 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Two-plate rules and fines for vehicles: cost, low. Most vehicles must display two plates: one in front and one in back. Motorcycles, trailers, transporter or in transit vehicles, bailee vehicles, and dealer cars used in business show a rear plate only. Vehicles in listed classes must display the required plates. If you have an approved alternative-…
- No front plate for bracketless cars: mixed, low. Cars sold without a front plate bracket or mount do not need a front plate. You must attach one plate to the rear. You must keep the second plate inside the car and show it to a sworn police officer when asked.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-08 | House | REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE | pass | 56 | 9 |   |
| 2026-05-26 | Senate | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Passage | pass | 37 | 1 |   |

## Actions (9)

- 2026-06-26: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 289 (Governor)
- 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-08: House passed in concurrence (House)
- 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House)
- 2026-05-26: Senate read and passed (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Committee recommends passage
- 2026-05-15: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 2026-05-05: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (Senate)

## Bill text

- S3265 - As Introduced, 2026-05-05: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3265.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3265.pdf)

## Related bills

- S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
- S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law)
- S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
- S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law)
- S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law)
- S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)

## Sources
- [S3265 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3265.htm)
- [S3265 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3265.pdf)

## Related
- [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026)
- [S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3353-2026)
- [S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3337-2026)
- [S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3333-2026)
- [S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3315-2026)
- [S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3293-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3265-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).