Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2048: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT
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Plain-language summary
SB 2048 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Codifies the DCYF operating procedure for the submission and fulfillment of requests for persons involved with the department who request birth, death or marriage certificates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary