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RI S2175

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Felag

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum gross weight for vehicles eligible for U.S. Reserve Forces license plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs.
  • Adds a United States flag to the special registration plate design alongside branch titles (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard)
  • Requires applicants to furnish a DD 214 showing "honorable discharge" to the Division of Motor Vehicles for plate issuance
  • Establishes renewal schedules: passenger vehicles renew every two years based on owner's last name, commercial vehicles renew annually in March
  • Allows plates to transfer to a surviving spouse for their lifetime unless or until remarriage

Legislative Description

Raises the gross weight of a vehicle eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. with US flag on the plates. Proof of honorable discharge to be provided to DMV.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs1/16/2026

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