Establishes a motor vehicle license plate to honor Governor Roger Williams.

## Summary of the Bill

This bill would create a new specialty license plate for motor vehicles in Rhode Island that honors Roger Williams, the founder of the state and its early colonial leader. Rhode Island already offers various specialty plates, and this would add one more option for drivers who want to display a plate recognizing this historical figure.

Roger Williams is widely known for founding the Colony of Rhode Island in 1636 and for championing principles of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. The proposed plate would serve as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to the state's history.

The bill would primarily affect Rhode Island vehicle owners who choose to purchase or request this particular plate. As with most specialty plates, drivers would likely have the option — but not the requirement — to select this design when registering their vehicles. The bill was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and referred to the House Special Legislation Committee, which has recommended holding it for further study, with a hearing or consideration scheduled for January 2026.