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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7087: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7087 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): 01/20/2026 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.

Establishes a motor vehicle license plate to honor Governor Roger Williams.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Sam AzzinaroPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
David BennettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)
  3. 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source