Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7088: 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 7088 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: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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.
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation