Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5660: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5660 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows on and after September 1, 2025, an owner of motor vehicle(s) to transfer ownership and registration of said vehicle on their death, by a certificate of title designation and requires DMV to amend title forms, to include transfer-on-death language.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary