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RI H7989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacquelyn Baginski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Motor vehicles not equipped by the manufacturer with a front registration plate bracket, mounting point, or other means for attaching a front plate are exempt from displaying a front plate
  • Exempt vehicles remain in compliance with registration laws as long as a plate is properly attached to the rear of the vehicle
  • Current law requiring both front and rear plates remains in effect for all other motor vehicles (excluding motorcycles, trailers, and dealer vehicles which already only require rear plates)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front registration plate bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/27/2026

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