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RI H7452
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Craven
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AI Summary
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Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles authorized to implement electronic lien, electronic titling, and electronic registration systems for fully paperless vehicle transactions
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Business entities submitting 25 or more transactions annually required to apply electronically for registration certificates and titles within one year of system implementation
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Secure digital vehicle titles recognized as official state titles, fully transactable within Rhode Island and all other U.S. jurisdictions, with online real-time access for title holders
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Paper titles not required while liens are active; electronic lien records admissible as evidence in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings
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Section 1 takes effect July 1, 2027; per-transaction fees may be assessed consistent with market pricing for system development and maintenance
Legislative Description
Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and would require that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, would be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/10/2026)
2/9/2026