Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7376: 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 7376 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 -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 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.
Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer and would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/04/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation