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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2184: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2184 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 Referred to House Finance.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Removes the fee for registration and plate transfer for a Distinguished Service Cross registration plate.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/06/2026 Referred to House Finance
  2. 05/05/2026 Senate read and passed
  3. 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
  4. 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
  5. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
  6. 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  7. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
  8. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source