Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7577: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7577 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): 02/10/2026 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 any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections