Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8603
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 8, 2026 · Senate
06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 6, 2026 · House
06/06/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 30, 2026 · Legislature
05/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026) - May 29, 2026 · House
05/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance