Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 2183 — AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Last action — 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Summary

Eliminates the registration and service charge fees for National Guard plates.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill eliminates the charges associated with obtaining National Guard vehicle registration plates.

  • 31-3-62

    the applicant shall not be required to pay a registration fee or service charge for the plates.

    This change removes the requirement for applicants to pay registration and service charges for National Guard plates.

  • 31-3-62(c)

    The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall issue the plate upon the payment of a service charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) and a transfer charge of five dollars ($5.00)

    This change eliminates the fees for the service charge and transfer charge associated with National Guard plates.

Action History

  1. 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

  3. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

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Subjects

veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2183 do?
Eliminates the registration and service charge fees for National Guard plates.
Who sponsors SB 2183?
SB 2183 is sponsored by Robert Britto (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), and Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2183?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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