Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3165: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 3165 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): 06/05/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/05/2026 Referred to House State Government & Elections
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 05/26/2026 Meeting postponed (05/26/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary