Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate to be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.

Rhode Island Colon Cancer Awareness License Plate Bill

This bill would create a special Rhode Island license plate dedicated to raising awareness about colon cancer. The design of the plate would be created by the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization focused on cancer prevention and education in the state. Drivers who want to show their support for colon cancer awareness could choose to purchase this specialty plate instead of a standard license plate.

The fees collected from selling these specialty plates would be split equally — half going into Rhode Island's general fund (which supports the state's overall budget) and half going directly to the Partnership to Reduce Cancer nonprofit (which would likely use the money for cancer awareness and prevention programs). This funding arrangement is similar to how other Rhode Island specialty plates work, where a portion of fees supports a specific cause.

This bill would primarily affect Rhode Island vehicle owners who choose to purchase the plate, as well as the nonprofit organization that would receive funding from plate sales. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process — it has been introduced in the House and referred to the Special Legislation Committee, which has recommended holding it for further study, meaning lawmakers want more time to review it before taking action.