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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3254: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

This bill amends Rhode Island state law to allow federal Department of Defense facilities, such as Naval Station Newport, to receive state payments in lieu of property taxes. It recognizes that these large military installations impose significant costs on local municipalities for services like police, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The state would provide a payment equal to 27% of the property taxes that would have been collected if the land were taxable, matching the existing support given to certain nonprofit hospitals and universities. This change aims to ensure that towns hosting federal military bases receive financial compensation for the public services required to support them.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state aid to municipalities for military base costs, funding essential public services like police and fire protection.90% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8390: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 8390 amends Rhode Island's sales and use tax laws to exempt parking fees for municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown from taxation. The bill also updates the definition of taxable services to include various transportation options, pet care, and security services while clarifying tax responsibilities for hotel room resellers and bundled travel packages. By explicitly excluding Middletown's beach parking from the general definition of taxable parking services, the legislation directly affects local businesses and residents in that specific area. This change ensures that only privately operated or non-municipal parking facilities remain subject to the standard sales tax on parking fees.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts parking fees for beachgoers, providing tax relief to local residents and visitors, which aligns with supporting budget/taxes by reducing tax burdens.75% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8428: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

This bill amends state laws to include shared services as a factor when deciding whether to create regional school districts in Rhode Island. It requires the state education commissioner to form planning boards that study how combining resources could improve school quality, reduce costs, and address issues like small enrollment numbers or funding gaps. The study must examine specific impacts on student programs, transportation, class sizes, and local community needs before any regionalization occurs. Additionally, the legislation allows existing districts to opt out of state regulations by becoming autonomous districts, though these districts would no longer receive state education funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency through shared services, promoting fiscal responsibility in education.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to improve school quality, reduce costs, and address funding gaps through regionalization and shared services.85% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Joseph McNamara (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8462: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by requiring transition planning for students with 504 plans, aligning them with IEP students.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Arthur Handy (D) Joseph McNamara (D) Jason Knight (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8485: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Authorizes municipalities to transfer, apply or provide doe an applicable prorate veteran’s property exemption for the remainder of the tax year when a veteran sells property and purchases another property.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for veterans, reducing their tax burden and supporting fiscal equity.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends property tax exemptions for veterans during home transitions, aiding affordable housing access and financial stability.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends property tax exemptions for veterans during property transitions, directly strengthening veteran financial benefits.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Deb Fellela (D) Greg Costantino (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2808: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM

This bill creates a property tax deferral program for senior citizens aged 62 and older, disabled citizens, and disabled veterans in Rhode Island. It allows eligible homeowners to postpone paying property taxes on their single-family dwellings until they sell the property, pass away, or transfer ownership, with the unpaid taxes becoming a lien on the property that accrues 6% annual interest. The program excludes homes with reverse mortgages or less than 20% equity, requires applicants to file claims in good faith, and allocates $2 million annually starting in 2027 to fund the deferred tax payments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for seniors, disabled citizens, and veterans by allowing tax deferral, supporting fiscal assistance for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax deferral for seniors and disabled homeowners, preventing housing loss due to tax burden and supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends property tax deferral benefits specifically to disabled veterans, providing financial relief and protection for veteran homeowners.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2901: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE

Allows for a tenant to withhold payment of rent and deposit the rent accruing into an escrow bearing account, upon the issuance of a second notice of violation by an enforcing officer for any state or local minimum housing code enforcement agency.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing rent withholding for housing code violations, advancing tenant rights and housing safety.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2992: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE DATA PRIVACY ACT

This bill establishes the Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act to protect personal health information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care from unauthorized collection and use. It defines specific categories of protected data, including gender-affirming care information and reproductive health details, and sets strict rules for how companies and organizations can collect, process, and share this information. The law requires clear, informed consent from individuals before their sensitive health data can be gathered, prohibits deceptive design practices that might trick users into sharing information, and restricts the use of broad terms of service agreements to obtain permission for data collection. The legislation primarily affects businesses and entities that handle consumer health data in Rhode Island, requiring them to implement specific privacy safeguards and obtain explicit authorization before processing sensitive reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare records.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy rights for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare data, strengthening patient protections and supporting access to these services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for sensitive health information, regulating how companies collect and share personal data.90% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) John Burke (D) Lori Urso (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2812: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES

Requires that the state’s share to support public library services in fiscal year 2027 be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated and expended by the city or town in the second preceding fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for public libraries, increasing financial support for essential public services and ensuring stable library operations.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2950: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT -- HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT BOND REQUIREMENT

Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG and deposit a bond with the DOH.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Jonathon Acosta (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8338: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a child tax credit providing tax relief to eligible taxpayers, which aligns with supporting budget and tax policies by offering financial assistance to families.90% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
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