Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5081: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS -- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CHECKS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5081 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS -- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CHECKS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Marvin Abney (Democratic), Casimiro, Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Waives the fees for vehicle identification number inspections for veterans, including active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and military reserves.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Marvin Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/13/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/12/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 03/27/2025 House read and passed
- 03/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/27/2025)
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