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RI HB 7256

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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 7256 pass?

No. RI HB 7256 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-08): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7256 about?

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.

Who sponsors RI HB 7256?

Casimiro, Fogarty, Carson and 4 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7256.

Description

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
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-04-08 — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Casimiroprimary
  • Fogartyprimary
  • Carsonprimary
  • Kennedyprimary
  • Azzinaroprimary
  • Bennettprimary
  • Edwardsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-08

    04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-03

    04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. 2026-01-21

    01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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