The bill amends Chapter 31-3 of the General Laws regarding the registration of vehicles by introducing a new section that allows for the creation of special motor vehicle registration plates for the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to design these plates, which will reference the association and be used in place of standard registration plates. The bill outlines the procedures for issuing these plates, including the requirement for a minimum number of prepaid orders before production, and mandates that the original registration plates be returned to the division of motor vehicles.

Additionally, the bill establishes a $40 issuance surcharge for the special plates, with $20 allocated to the general fund and the remaining $20 directed to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association to support its mission of promoting education, philanthropy, and community service. A $10 surcharge will also apply for subsequent registration renewals. The association is required to use any funds sourced from Rhode Island for the benefit of local charitable organizations and must submit an annual accounting report. The bill specifies that there will be no refunds for early cancellation of the special plates and will take effect six months after passage.