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SB 2413

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Frank Ciccone and 9 co-sponsors

Creates a special nonrenewable Rhode Island plate to fund colon cancer awareness through a $40 issuance and $10 renewal surcharge for RI charities.

06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 2413

Bill Summary: SB 2413 (Rhode Island, 2026) – Registration of Vehicles

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a special, nonrenewable license plate to raise awareness of colon cancer in Rhode Island.
  • Honors the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island and Maryellen Goodwin.
  • Funds from the plate support colon cancer awareness efforts and Rhode Island-based charitable activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of a new special plate: “Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island – Maryellen Goodwin” motor vehicle plate.
  • Eligibility and design
    • The plate may be issued to the same vehicle registration as standard plates and must be designed by the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island in collaboration with the DMV; design approved by the Rhode Island State Police.
    • Size of the plate is the same as regular plates.
    • Original registration plates are removed from the vehicle when the special plate is issued, and the registration certificate remains valid for the special plate.
  • Prepayment and issuance requirements
    • The Partnership must meet minimum prepaid order requirements before the DMV issues plates (per § 31-3-117).
    • The initial order is handled by the Partnership; production occurs only after minimum orders and proper paperwork are submitted to the DMV.
    • DMV administrator will develop prepayment and related procedures.
  • Fees and allocation
    • Issuance surcharge: $40 per plate issuance, in addition to standard registration fees.
    • Allocation of the $40 issuance surcharge: $20 to the General Fund and $20 annually to the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island for colon cancer awareness efforts.
    • Renewal surcharge: $10 for each subsequent registration renewal, allocated to the Partnership.
  • Use of funds
    • Funds from Rhode Island-sourced plate registrations must be used for Rhode Island-based charitable organizations to raise colon cancer awareness.
    • The Partnership must submit an annual accounting report to the DMV administrator before funds are distributed.
  • Cancellation and refunds
    • No refunds for early cancellation of the plate.
  • Effective date
    • The act takes effect upon passage.

Who/what would be affected

  • Vehicle owners who choose to obtain the new special plate (in addition to standard plates) and pay the separate issuance surcharge.
  • The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island (a 501(c)(3) organization) as the sponsoring entity responsible for design, initial plate ordering, fundraising, and annual reporting.
  • The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Rhode Island State Police (design approval).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced January 30, 2026; referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs.
  • Committee action history indicates consideration for study and scheduling for further action.
  • If enacted, the plate would be available after the minimum order requirements are met and paperwork is completed; the act acts upon passage to take effect immediately.

Potential impact

  • Increases public awareness of colon cancer through a dedicated plate design and ongoing campaigns.
  • Provides a dedicated funding stream to a Rhode Island-based nonprofit for colon cancer awareness activities without diverting general funds.
  • Requires careful compliance with minimum-order requirements and annual reporting to ensure transparency and proper fund allocation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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