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RI S2752

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susan Sosnowski

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 8,800 lbs. or less may be registered as automobiles and issued passenger plates instead of truck plates

  • Amends the definition of "automobile" in Rhode Island motor vehicle code to explicitly include trucks meeting the weight threshold

  • Adds corresponding language to the "truck" definition section confirming the registration option for qualifying lighter trucks

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows any truck with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) or less to be registered as an automobile and issued passenger plates.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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