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All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 7695: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION

HB 7695 creates tax exemptions for property, tangible personal property, sales, and use taxes to incentivize the establishment of qualified data centers in Rhode Island. It directly affects developers and operators of data centers that meet specific criteria defined in the bill. The key mechanism is granting these tax exemptions for eligible costs related to constructing or operating qualifying facilities, including equipment and infrastructure. This policy change reduces financial barriers for data center projects by lowering their operational tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 7805: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

HB 7805 establishes Rhode Island's current personal income tax structure, applying to all taxpayers with income in the state (including residents, nonresidents, estates, and trusts). It sets progressive tax rates ranging from 3.75% to 9.90% based on filing status and income levels, with specific brackets adjusted annually for inflation. The bill also includes a cap on capital gains tax rates and provisions for calculating alternative minimum tax. These changes directly affect all Rhode Island taxpayers who file state income tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2594: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation of and duties imposed on a disposition facility relating to the natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil.

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2552: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID

Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2606: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2579: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

SB 2579 increases the notice period landlords must provide to terminate month-to-month tenancies in Rhode Island. For standard month-to-month tenants, landlords must give at least 30 days' written notice before termination; for tenants aged 62 or older, the notice period extends to 120 days. This directly affects renters in month-to-month leases, providing more time to find new housing or address lease issues. The bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to standardize these notice requirements without changing rent increase procedures.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2684: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2682: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTY TAX ACT

Provides an exemption for non-insulated, non-winterized property used by the taxpayer, not located in a substandard area, and continuously owned by the taxpayer for twenty-five (25) years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2681: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING -- STATE-FUNDED RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM

SB 2681 would establish a state-funded rental subsidy program for renters in towns and cities. The bill creates a new state program to provide direct financial assistance toward rental payments for eligible residents. It does not specify eligibility criteria, funding levels, or administrative details in the provided abstract. This bill directly affects qualifying renters and the state government responsible for administering the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SR 2670: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS

Authorizes the appropriation of $850,000 for New Bridges for Haitian Success for the purpose of residential property acquisition for transitional housing to support immigrants with temporary protected status (TPS) and asylum status.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Immigration

died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8192: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 8192 imposes a 2% tax on the portion of a private college's endowment exceeding $1 billion. It directly affects private institutions of higher education with endowments over $1 billion, requiring them to pay this tax on the amount above that threshold. The bill's key provision is the specific tax rate applied to the excess value, creating a new revenue source for the state. Introduced on February 27, 2026, it is currently under review by the House Finance committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 8196: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes