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 and 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: Susan Donovan 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 Rhode Island and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.

Why it matters

Changes vehicle registration options by creating a new specialty license plate category, with no state funding or mandatory service changes stated.

Who It Affects

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Rhode Island motorists

Rhode Island vehicle owners gain the option to apply for and purchase the new specialty license plate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new license plate?

The is intended to raise awareness for colon cancer.

Who is honored by the plate design?

The plate honors the late Maryellen Goodwin.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Jun 19, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 9, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
Jun 4, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
May 29, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

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May 28, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
May 22, 2026
Proposed Substitute
May 22, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
Mar 17, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Jan 28, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

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