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RI H7085

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Newberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals authorization for the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue new "Mr. Potato Head — 50th anniversary" special license plates
  • Existing Mr. Potato Head plates may remain valid only if registration is continuously renewed without any lapse
  • Any lapse, nonrenewal, revocation, loss, or destruction of existing plates results in permanent ineligibility for re-registration
  • Plates cannot be transferred to any other vehicle, including other vehicles owned by the same registrant or their family members
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Repeals the authorization for issuance of special registration plate for Mr. Potato Head. Currently issued plates, as long as continuously registered to the current vehicle would remain valid.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation1/14/2026

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