Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7988: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7988 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 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.
Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections