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RI S2999
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Dimitri
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Combination plate fees remain identical to standard commercial vehicle registration fees for the same weight class
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Combination registration is classified as a new registration category (not a plate change) and must be renewed each March
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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