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RI H7577
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Voas
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AI Summary
- Expands authority to report unpaid fines of $200 or more to the Division of Motor Vehicles from only cities and towns to include state government and any agency of a municipality or the state
- Unpaid fines reported by these entities serve as grounds for refusing vehicle registration or registration transfers
- A $5.00 fee is added to outstanding fines when registration is denied, which is transmitted to the Division of Motor Vehicles upon payment
- Registration can be obtained once proof of payment of all outstanding fines, interest, penalties, and other monetary amounts is presented
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government & Elections2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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