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RI H7302

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for the Lime Rock Foundation, Inc., featuring the Ida Lewis Lighthouse with design approval required from Rhode Island State Police

  • Imposes a $40.00 issuance surcharge on the special plates, split evenly between the state general fund ($20.00) and the Lime Rock Foundation ($20.00) for lighthouse preservation

  • Requires a $10.00 surcharge on subsequent registration renewals, allocated entirely to the Lime Rock Foundation, Inc.

  • Mandates the foundation use any Rhode Island-sourced funds for the benefit of Rhode Island-based charitable organizations and submit annual accounting reports before receiving distributions

  • Takes effect six months after passage, subject to minimum pre-paid order requirements per plate type before production begins

Legislative Description

Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Lime Rock Foundation, Inc.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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