RI H7990

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt minimum energy efficiency standards for new replacement tires for passenger cars and light-duty trucks (gross vehicle weight up to 10,000 lbs.) within 18 months of enactment

Prohibits the sale of non-compliant replacement tires 12 months after standards are adopted, and prohibits installation of non-compliant tires for compensation one year after the sales prohibition takes effect

Mandates minimum wet grip performance requirements tested per ISO 23671(2021) to ensure safety is maintained as tire efficiency improves, with exemptions available for specialty tires including snow tires, spare tires, and off-road/agricultural vehicle tires

Requires tire manufacturers to test and certify their products meet the standards, with the department authorized to conduct inspections and test tires for compliance

Establishes civil penalties of up to $100 per offense for second violations and up to $500 per offense for subsequent violations, with each non-compliant tire sold constituting a separate offense