S.2184

Removes the fee for registration and plate transfer for a Distinguished Service Cross registration plate.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2184 removes the fee for registration and plate transfer for Distinguished Service Cross registration plates.

Rhode Island S2184 amends the state's motor vehicle registration laws to eliminate the registration fee and transfer charge for vehicles displaying a special registration plate for recipients of the United States Army Distinguished Service Cross medal. The bill specifies that these plates, which bear the words "Distinguished Service Cross" and an insignia, will be free for both initial registration and transfer to a surviving spouse. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 5
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Consideration

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

May 6

House

Referred to House Finance

May 5

Senate

Senate read and passed

Apr 30

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)