Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a special "vanity" license plate in Rhode Island to support the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic Narragansett Towers landmark in Narragansett, RI. Drivers who want to show their support for this cause could choose to purchase this specialty plate instead of a standard Rhode Island license plate.

The bill would primarily affect Rhode Island vehicle owners who voluntarily choose to purchase the specialty plate. Typically, with these types of specialty plates, drivers pay an additional fee beyond the standard registration cost, and a portion of that extra money goes to the designated organization — in this case, the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers to help fund their preservation efforts. The exact fee structure would be determined through the standard state motor vehicle registration process.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the House Special Legislation Committee, which has recommended holding it for further study, meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. A hearing is scheduled for March 17, 2026. This type of legislation is common in Rhode Island and other states as a way to raise awareness and generate modest funding for causes and organizations that have community significance.