Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5098: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5098 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources