S.2175

Raises the gross weight of a vehicle eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. with US flag on the plates. Proof of honorable discharge to be provided to DMV.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2175 raises the gross weight limit for vehicles eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs.

Rhode Island S2175 amends the gross weight limit for vehicles eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. The special motor vehicle registration plate will display "US Reserve Forces" and the titles of the branches of service. Active and retired members of the United States Reserve Forces can obtain these plates by providing proof of honorable discharge to the DMV. The plates will feature the US flag and can be transferred to the veteran's surviving spouse upon the veteran's death.

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Where it stands

Current
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs