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RI H7988

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a $15.00 safety inspection fee for battery electric vehicles beginning in fiscal year 2027
  • Fee is split: $10.00 retained by the inspection station owner and $5.00 remitted to the program manager
  • One free reinspection allowed if the vehicle failed initially and returns to the same authorized inspection repair station
  • Removes the 8,500-pound weight limit for emissions inspections, requiring all 1975 and later model year vehicles to be subject to inspection regardless of gross vehicle weight rating
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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