Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7452: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING (Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and would require that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, would be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV.)
Status: Signed into law, June 18, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:
2026 -- H 7452 ======== LC004649 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING Introduced By: Representatives Craven, DeSimone, Casimiro, O'Brien, and Shanley Date Introduced: January 30, 2026 Referred To: House State Government & Elections It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Title 31 of the General Laws entitled "MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter: CHAPTER 3.4 ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING 31-3.4-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "Electronic Registration and Titling". 31-3.4-2. Implementation. (a) The division of motor vehicles ("division") may implement electronic lien, electronic titling and electronic registration systems that would enable it to handle the transactions through a completely electronic process for: (1) All business entities and their service providers applying for automotive titles and registrations, for themselves or their customers; and (2) Electronic submission of liens and lien satisfactions by financial institutions and their service providers. (b) Once implemented, the electronic lien, electronic titling and electronic registration system shall provide that: (1) Any application for registration certificate or certificate of title, as described in § 313.1-1, may be electronically transmitted to the division. All registration certificates or certificates of title, as described in § 31-3.1-1, …
Sponsors
- Robert Craven (D) · primary sponsor
- DeSimone, Anthony (D, HD-005)
- Julie Casimiro (D, HD-031)
- William O'Brien (D)
- Evan Shanley (D)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Transmitted to Governor
- : Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- : Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
- : House passed Sub A
- : Placed on House Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- : Proposed Substitute
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Votes
- House Seq #342: PASSAGE (June 8, 2026): 68 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on State Government & Elections: Passage of Sub A (June 4, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES
Common questions
- What is H7452?
- H7452 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING (Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and would require that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, would be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV.).
- What is the status of H7452?
- Signed into law as of June 18, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored H7452?
- Robert Craven (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H7452?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7452A.pdf
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