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RI S2418
RI S2418Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would include a veteran who is seventy-five (75) years of age or older with a combined service-connected disability rating of seventy percent (70%), as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. A veteran who is “individually unemployable” due to a service-connected disability shall be exempted from the payment of the annual registration of and license to operate fee. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for disabled veterans license plates to include veterans who are 75 years or older and have a combined service-connected disability rating of 70%, a term referring to the percentage of disability determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to injuries or illnesses sustained during military service. Additionally, veterans who are considered "individually unemployable" due to a service-connected disability will be exempt from paying annual registration and license fees for their vehicles, a provision that aims to provide further support to those significantly impacted by their service. The bill also clarifies that these provisions will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2418.pdf |
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