S.2999

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.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Allows vehicles under 8,800 lbs. to be registered as passenger vehicles with an affidavit of non-commercial use.

This bill amends the registration process for certain vehicles in Rhode Island. It allows any vehicle eligible for registration with a gross weight of under 8,800 pounds to be registered as a passenger vehicle, provided the registrant submits an affidavit stating the vehicle will not be used for commercial purposes. The bill also introduces combination plates for commercial vehicles weighing between 8,800 and 11,800 pounds, allowing them to be used for both commercial and pleasure purposes.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

DRDDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs