The bill amends Chapter 31-3 of the General Laws regarding the registration of vehicles by introducing a new section that empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. The plates will be designed to reference the association's identity and will replace the standard registration plates for the vehicles they are issued for. The bill outlines the procedures for the issuance of these plates, including the requirement for a minimum number of prepaid orders and the development of prepayment procedures by the administrator 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 promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. A $10 surcharge will also apply for subsequent registration renewals, with funds allocated to the association. The bill mandates that the association use any Rhode Island-sourced funds in and for the benefit of Rhode Island-based charitable organizations and requires the association to submit an annual accounting report before such funds are distributed. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.