H7256

Allows for trucks with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand five hundred pounds (8,500 lbs.) or less to have passenger registration license plates.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Allows trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 8,500 lbs. or less to have passenger registration license plates.

This bill amends the definitions and general code provisions for motor vehicles in Rhode Island. It allows trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 8,500 pounds or less to be registered as automobiles and issued passenger plates. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance