Rhode Island authorizes special colon cancer awareness license plate honoring Maryellen Goodwin

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.)

Last action · June 19, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Pam Lauria and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island establishes a special motor vehicle license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer, designed in partnership with the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.

Why it matters

Changes vehicle registration options for Rhode Island motorists by adding a specialized charity plate; no mandatory fees, vehicle requirements, or service changes apply to general drivers.

Who It Affects

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Rhode Island motorists

Motorists gain the option to purchase and display the new colon cancer awareness license plate on their vehicles.

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partnership to reduce cancer in RI

The organization is tasked with designing the special license plate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the new law do?

It authorizes a special Rhode Island license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer, honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.

Who designs the new license plate?

The plate is designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Jun 19, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 8, 2026Floor
House passed in concurrence
Jun 6, 2026
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
May 28, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
May 22, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

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May 22, 2026Committee
Referred to House Special Legislation
May 21, 2026Floor
Senate read and passed
May 15, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
May 14, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
May 8, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
Mar 4, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
Jan 30, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

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