RI H8213 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Passed on June 22 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

MOTOR 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.

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Title

Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recalls obligation policies.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-06-11 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 60 N: 7 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-10 - Senate - Passage (Y: 34 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-05 - House - Passage (Y: 63 N: 9 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-04-28 - House - House Committee on Corporations: Passage (Y: 12 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-06-22SenateSigned by Governor
2026-06-18SenateTransmitted to Governor
2026-06-11HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2026-06-10HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
2026-06-10SenateSenate passed Sub A
2026-06-09SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
2026-06-09SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2026-06-08SenateProposed Substitute
2026-06-07SenateScheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
2026-05-22SenateReferred to Senate Commerce
2026-05-05HouseHouse read and passed
2026-05-01HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
2026-04-28HouseCommittee recommends passage
2026-04-24HouseScheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
2026-03-26HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-20HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
2026-02-27HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations

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