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RI H7135

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earl Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Fire Marshal's office must compile a contact list of all fire departments and districts providing firefighting services throughout the state

  • 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

  • Information transfers to fire departments must occur twice annually, by January 1 and July 1 of each year

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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