Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7355: 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 7355 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 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.
Allows on and after September 1, 2026, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| 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
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary