The bill amends Chapter 31-3 of the General Laws regarding the registration of vehicles by introducing a new section, 31-3-130, that establishes a special motor vehicle registration plate for the nonprofit entity Real Access Motivates Progress. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is empowered to make available these special plates, which will reference the organization and be used in place of standard registration plates. The special plate shall be displayed on the same registration number assigned to the vehicle and the original registration plates must be removed and returned to the division of motor vehicles.

The design of the plates will be developed by Real Access Motivates Progress in conjunction with the division of motor vehicles and must be approved by the Rhode Island state police. The bill outlines specific procedures for the issuance of these plates, including a requirement for a minimum number of prepaid orders before production can begin. An issuance surcharge of $40 will be applied, with $20 allocated to the general fund and the remaining $20 distributed annually to Real Access Motivates Progress to support accessibility programs and initiatives. Additionally, a $10 surcharge for subsequent registration renewals will be allocated to Real Access Motivates Progress.

The bill mandates that any Rhode Island-sourced funds received from the registration of Real Access Motivates Progress plates must be used for the benefit of Rhode Island-based charitable organizations. Furthermore, Real Access Motivates Progress is required to submit an annual accounting report before such funds are distributed. There shall be no refunds for early cancellation of Real Access Motivates Progress plates. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.