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RI H7135
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Earl Read
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AI Summary
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Office of State Fire Marshal must create and maintain a vehicle identification database for electric and hybrid motor vehicles powered by high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, in coordination with the Division of Motor Vehicles
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Fire Marshal's office must compile a contact list of all fire departments and districts providing firefighting services throughout the state
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Division of Motor Vehicles will share limited vehicle information with local fire departments: registration information, vehicle make/model/year, and the address where the vehicle is located
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Information transfers to fire departments must occur twice annually, by January 1 and July 1 of each year
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Act takes effect six months after passage
Legislative Description
Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Proposed Substitute
3/13/2026