Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS - Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 22, 2026
- 143 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 8213 · PassedJun 22
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors
PSPatricia SerpaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
DFDeborah FellelaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-043
EREarl ReadRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 22, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate
Jun 18, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate
Jun 11, 2026House passed Sub A in concurrenceHouse
Jun 10, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)House
Jun 10, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate
Jun 9, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Senate
Jun 9, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
Jun 8, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
Show 9 earlier actions
Jun 7, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)Senate
May 22, 2026Referred to Senate CommerceSenate
May 5, 2026House read and passedHouse
May 1, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)House
Apr 28, 2026Committee recommends passageHouse
Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)House
Mar 26, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)House
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House CorporationsHouse
Recorded votes
House Committee on Corporations: PassageApr 28, 2026 · House · 12 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
PassageMay 5, 2026 · House · 63 yea · 9 nayPassedPassed
PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 34 yea · 4 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceJun 11, 2026 · House · 60 yea · 7 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Commerce: Indefinite postponementJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage of Sub AJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Motor And Other Vehicles
- MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS
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