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RI S2418

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Valarie Lawson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for "Disabled Veteran" license plates to veterans aged 75 or older with a combined service-connected disability rating of 70%

  • Adds veterans classified as "individually unemployable" due to service-connected disabilities to those exempt from annual vehicle registration and license fees

  • Existing eligibility remains for veterans with 100% service-connected disability ratings or those who lost limbs/use of limbs during military service

  • Disabled Veteran plates may be transferred to a surviving spouse for life or until remarriage upon the veteran's death

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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