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RI H7577

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Voas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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