Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7988
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 3, 2026 · Legislature
03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections