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RI S2413

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Lauria

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a special "Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island -- Maryellen Goodwin" license plate to raise colon cancer awareness, designed by the nonprofit Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island with DMV and State Police approval

  • Requires a $40 issuance surcharge split equally: $20 to the state general fund and $20 to the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island

  • Imposes a $10 surcharge on subsequent registration renewals, allocated entirely to the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island

  • Plates must meet minimum prepaid order requirements under existing law before production can begin, with the nonprofit handling initial order collection

  • Partnership must submit annual accounting reports to the DMV administrator before receiving funds and must use Rhode Island-sourced funds for Rhode Island-based charitable organizations

Legislative Description

Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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