R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-3-48.2: Plates for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]

(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is empowered to make available to recipients of the United States Bronze Star Medal a special motor vehicle registration plate for any motor vehicle eligible for registration as an automobile or commercial vehicle having a gross weight of twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.) or less, indicating the owner as a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant shall be required to pay a registration fee and a transfer charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the plate.

(b) The plate shall contain the words “Bronze Star Medal” across the top of the plate, shall bear an insignia for the Bronze Star Medal, and then a numeral or numerals.

(c) Upon the death of the holder of any “Bronze Star Medal” plate, the plate shall be transferred to the surviving spouse for the spouse’s lifetime or until remarriage.