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RI H7088

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Azzinaro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, a nonprofit that provides free trips for WWII and Korean War veterans to visit memorials in Washington, DC

  • Requires a $40 initial issuance surcharge split evenly between the state general fund ($20) and the Honor Flight Hub ($20), plus a $10 renewal surcharge going entirely to the organization

  • Plate design must be created by the Honor Flight Hub in conjunction with DMV and approved by Rhode Island State Police, with plates subject to minimum pre-paid order requirements before production

  • Organization must submit annual accounting reports before receiving funds and must use Rhode Island-sourced funds for the benefit of Rhode Island-based charitable organizations

  • Act takes effect six months after passage

Legislative Description

Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.

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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