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State Government / Rhode Island / Legislation / HB 7989

HB 7989Session 2026HouseBecame law

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.

Latest development · Jun 26, 2026

06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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Session
2026
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Latest passage
Jun 9, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsDiscussion

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Transportation

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Bill

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Primary sponsorBaginski
Primary sponsorBiah

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View full action timeline15 actions⌄
  1. Jun 26, 2026

    06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

    Became LawOffice of the Governor
  2. Jun 18, 2026

    06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

    Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
  3. Jun 9, 2026

    06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    PassageSenate
  4. Jun 5, 2026

    06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

    Reading 3Senate
  5. May 21, 2026

    05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
  6. May 19, 2026

    05/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  7. May 19, 2026

    05/19/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  8. May 5, 2026

    05/05/2026 House passed Sub A

    PassageHouse
  9. May 1, 2026

    05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

    Reading 3House
  10. Apr 30, 2026

    04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
  11. Apr 24, 2026

    04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute

    SubstitutionRhode Island General Assembly
  12. Apr 24, 2026

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  13. Mar 3, 2026

    03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    Committee FailureRhode Island General Assembly
  14. Feb 27, 2026

    02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  15. Feb 27, 2026

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

    IntroductionReferral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Jun 26, 2026.