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RI S2176

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alana DiMario

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to create special license plates for the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers nonprofit organization, with design approval required from Rhode Island State Police

  • Imposes a $40 issuance surcharge in addition to regular registration fees, split evenly between the state general fund ($20) and the nonprofit ($20) for cultural and performing arts programs

  • Requires a $10 surcharge on subsequent registration renewals, allocated entirely to the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers

  • Plates cannot be produced until minimum prepaid order requirements under existing law (§ 31-3-117) are met, with initial orders handled by the nonprofit

  • Organization must submit annual accounting reports before receiving funds and must use Rhode Island-sourced funds for Rhode Island-based charitable purposes

Legislative Description

Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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