Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8213
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 5, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 7, 2026 · Legislature
06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Commerce - May 5, 2026 · House
05/05/2026 House read and passed - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026) - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations