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 S 2347 · PassedJun 22
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors
RBRobert BrittoSenator · Democrat · SD-018Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MMMark McKenneySenator · Democrat · SD-030
LDLouis DipalmaSenator · Democrat · SD-012
JBJohn BurkeSenator · Democrat · SD-009
JBJacob BissaillonSenator · Democrat · SD-001
WFWalter FelagSenator · Democrat · SD-010
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 6 earlier actions
Jun 5, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)Senate
Apr 27, 2026Meeting postponed (04/28/2026)Senate
Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for considerationSenate
Apr 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Apr 10, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)Senate
Jan 30, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate CommerceSenate
Recorded votes
Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further studyApr 14, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 34 yea · 4 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceJun 11, 2026 · House · 60 yea · 7 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Commerce: Passage of Sub AJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Commerce: Indefinite postponementJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 9 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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