Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2178
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Rogers (Republican)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Felag (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a new registration plate for qualified individuals to possess an "adaptive vehicle license plate" to accommodate the transportation needs of an individual with a significant mobility impairment.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 19, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - May 20, 2026 · House
05/20/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections - May 19, 2026 · Senate
05/19/2026 Senate passed Sub A - May 15, 2026 · Senate
05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026) - May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 13, 2026 · Legislature
05/13/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026) - Mar 25, 2026 · Legislature
03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs