Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2185: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2185 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: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to House Special Legislation
- 05/21/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Showing 12 most recent of 14 actions. Full history