H8391

Provides motor vehicles under 8,500 pounds would not require a further inspection after the first inspection, until the vehicle reached twenty (20) years of age.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8391 exempts motor vehicles under 8,500 pounds from further inspections until they are 20 years old.

Rhode Island H8391 amends the inspection requirements for motor vehicles under 8,500 pounds. After the initial inspection, these vehicles would not need further inspections until they reach 20 years of age. Vehicles older than 20 years would then require biennial inspections. The bill also outlines the inspection process, including the issuance of certificates and the authority to suspend vehicle registrations for safety violations. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Apr 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance