Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the state of Rhode Island to create a special, custom license plate to support a nonprofit organization called Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP). RAMP is a registered 501(c)(3) charity, meaning it is a tax-exempt nonprofit that serves a public benefit. The specialty plate would allow Rhode Island drivers to display their support for this organization on their vehicles.

Typically, bills like this allow drivers to voluntarily purchase the specialty plate for an additional fee on top of their regular registration costs. A portion of that fee is then passed along to the featured nonprofit organization as a fundraising mechanism. This means the bill would give Rhode Islanders an optional way to financially support RAMP simply by choosing this plate when registering or renewing their vehicle.

This bill directly affects Rhode Island vehicle owners who choose to participate, as well as the nonprofit RAMP, which could benefit from increased funding and public visibility. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee and has been recommended to be held for further study, meaning it has not yet advanced toward becoming law.