Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8369: 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 8369 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.
Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance