Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the real and tangible personal property of Amos House in Providence from local property taxes.
Became lawHouse51–5Senate38–0Took effect Jun 26
15
PopulationAffected
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BillWhere it standsPop. Affected
Friday, June 26
Affected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill changes Tiverton's property tax exemption for seniors into a tax credit determined by the local tax assessor.
Became lawSenate38–0House67–0Took effect Jun 26
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's property in Providence from local property taxes.
Became lawSenate38–0House64–5Took effect Dec 31, 2025
5
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
This bill allows Coventry to sort property into three classes and set different tax rates for each class.
Became lawSenate37–0House63–1Took effect Dec 31, 2025
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill changes Cranston's property tax exemptions for veterans, seniors, and disabled residents into inflation-adjusted tax credits.
Became lawSenate37–0House68–0Took effect Jun 26
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
This bill allows the town of Coventry to classify property into three categories and set different local tax rates.
Became lawHouse66–2SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Dec 31, 2025
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the property owned by the nonprofit organization Amos House in Providence from state property taxes.
Became lawHouse62–3Senate38–0Took effect Jun 26
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill changes Cranston's property tax exemptions for veterans, seniors, and disabled individuals into flat, inflation-adjusted tax credits.
Became lawHouse70–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 26
18
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
Updates senior property tax rules in Tiverton and creates a tiered tax credit schedule for seniors in Johnston.
Became lawHouse67–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 26
8
PopulationAffected
Wednesday, June 24
Property - Mortgage Foreclosure and Sale
This bill changes how foreclosure notices are mailed and gives military members a year of foreclosure protection after deployment.
Became lawHouse54–0Senate32–5Took effect Jun 24
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation-Property Subject to Taxation - Glocester - Exemption of Elderly and Disabled Persons
This bill updates property tax exemptions for elderly and disabled residents in Glocester, allowing the town to set specific limits.
Became lawHouse64–2Senate37–0Took effect Jun 24
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation-Property Subject to Taxation - Glocester - Exemption of Elderly and Disabled Persons
This bill gives the town of Glocester more flexibility to set property tax exemptions for elderly and disabled residents.
Became lawHouse68–0Senate36–0Took effect Jun 24
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland from paying property taxes starting December 31, 2025.
Became lawSenate36–0House61–4Took effect Jun 24
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Mount St. Rita Health Centre, a nonprofit in Cumberland, from paying property taxes.
Became lawHouse68–0Senate38–0Took effect Jun 24
5
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
Allows Tiverton to set different property tax rates for businesses, homeowners, and landlords.
Became lawSenate36–0House69–0Took effect Jun 24
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Pawtucket from paying taxes on its real estate and property.
Became lawHouse65–7Senate37–0Took effect Jun 24
5
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
This bill allows Tiverton to set different property tax rates for different types of properties, like homes and businesses.
Became lawHouse66–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 24
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center's properties in Pawtucket from real and personal property taxes.
Became lawSenate37–0House64–6Took effect Jun 24
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the property owned by Community MusicWorks in Providence from state and local property taxes.
Became lawSenate38–0HouseNo roll callTook effect Jun 24
5
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the property of Community MusicWorks, a nonprofit organization in Providence, from local property taxes.
Became lawHouse61–5SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 24
5
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the property of Blithewold, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Bristol, from local property taxes.
Became lawSenate37–0House67–3Took effect Jun 24
2
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the real estate and physical property owned by the Providence nonprofit AS220 from property taxes.
Became lawSenate38–0HouseNo roll callTook effect Jun 24
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill exempts the property of Blithewold, Inc., a nonprofit in Bristol, from paying property taxes.
Became lawHouse68–1Senate37–0Took effect Jun 24
15
PopulationAffected
Tuesday, June 23
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill aligns Rhode Island's tax reporting thresholds for informational returns, like 1099s, with federal IRS guidelines.
Became lawSenate38–0House67–0Took effect Jun 23
35
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Taxation of Banks
This bill allows banks to calculate their Rhode Island taxes based only on their sales within the state.
Became lawHouse71–0Senate36–0Took effect Jun 23
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill aligns Rhode Island's income reporting thresholds with federal tax code thresholds, removing the previous $100 minimum.
Became lawHouse71–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 23
35
PopulationAffected
Statutes and Statutory Construction
A routine statutory cleanup bill that makes technical corrections, fixes typos, and updates cross-references throughout the Rhode Island General Laws.
Became lawHouse64–0Senate38–0Became law Jun 23
10
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill increases the property tax credit for totally disabled veterans and their unmarried widows/widowers in Tiverton.
Became lawHouse67–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 23
8
PopulationAffected
Friday, June 19
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill creates property, business, and sales tax exemptions to support small-scale and city-based farming operations.
Became lawSenate37–0House60–9Takes effect Jul 1, 2027
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - State Tax Officials
This bill extends the time the state has to audit out-of-state contractors for unpaid taxes from 30 to 60 days.
Became lawSenate38–0House72–1Took effect Jun 19
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - State Tax Officials
This bill extends the time the state has to audit out-of-state contractors for unpaid taxes from 30 days to 60 days.
Became lawHouse68–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 19
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Tax Preparers Act of 2013
This bill bans "ghost preparers" who charge for preparing taxes without signing the return, and establishes penalties for violations.
Became lawHouse66–3SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 19
25
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
This bill provides property, income, and sales tax exemptions to support urban and small-scale (<5 acres) farming operations.
Became lawHouse58–10SenateOn consent, no roll callTakes effect Jul 1, 2027
15
PopulationAffected
Thursday, June 18
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
This bill allows cities and towns to waive overdue tax interest for commercial properties with a good payment history.
Became lawSenate38–0House69–0Took effect Jun 18
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
This bill allows commercial property owners to qualify for a one-time forgiveness of interest on late property tax payments.
Became lawHouse60–1SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 18
15
PopulationAffected
Tuesday, June 16
To Vacate the Forfeiture or Revocation of the Charter of Charlie's Oil Co., Inc.
This bill allows Charlie's Oil Co., Inc. to restore its corporate status by paying overdue taxes and fees.
Became lawHouse66–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 16
2
PopulationAffected
Thursday, June 11
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
Creates a $330 state child tax credit and imposes a new surtax on individuals earning over $1 million annually.
Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11
45
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill increases state income tax exemptions for pensions, Social Security benefits, and allows deductions for licensed cannabis businesses.
Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11
28
PopulationAffected
Wednesday, June 10
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation - Veterans' Exemptions - Town of Exeter
This bill allows the town of Exeter to offer a $5,000 property tax exemption to totally disabled military veterans.
Became lawSenate37–0House63–0Took effect Jun 10
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation - Veterans' Exemptions - Town of Exeter
Mandates that municipal property tax exemptions for veterans must also apply to life estates held by qualified veterans.
Became lawHouse69–0SenateOn consent, no roll callTook effect Jun 10
8
PopulationAffected