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RI S2999

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commercial vehicles with gross weight under 8,800 lbs. may be registered with passenger plates if the owner signs an affidavit declaring the vehicle will not be used for commercial purposes

  • Commercial vehicles between 8,800 lbs. and 11,800 lbs. may receive "combination" plates for pleasure purposes only, with proof of ownership of a camping trailer, fifth-wheel camper, travel trailer, or truck camper

  • Combination plate fees remain identical to standard commercial vehicle registration fees for the same weight class

  • Combination registration is classified as a new registration category (not a plate change) and must be renewed each March

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows any vehicle eligible for registration with a gross weight of under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) as long it is accompanied by a registrant's affidavit declaring it would not be used for commercial purposes.

Motor And Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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