Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7989
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 26, 2026
06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026) - May 19, 2026 · Senate
05/19/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs - May 5, 2026 · House
05/05/2026 House passed Sub A - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026) - 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