Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8559: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8559 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 House read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the administration of the division of motor vehicles to make available special license plates for the Rhode Island Manufacture Association.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation