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State Legislature US Congress

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

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7332: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7373: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7373 exempts the real and tangible personal property of the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Pawtucket from local property taxation. The bill directly affects this specific nonprofit organization by removing its property tax obligation for its physical assets. The key provision is a targeted tax exemption for the center's buildings and equipment, not a broad policy change. The bill is currently under review by the House Municipal Government & Housing committee, having been referred for further study after a scheduled hearing.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7046: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7046 exempts Blithewold, Inc.'s real and tangible personal property located at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, Rhode Island, from local property taxation. The bill amends Rhode Island's property tax law (Section 44-3-3) to add this specific exemption to the existing list of tax-exempt properties. This change directly affects Blithewold, Inc., a nonprofit organization operating at that address, by removing its property tax obligation. The exemption applies to all real and personal property owned by the organization, as specified in the bill's official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 7298: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

HB 7298 would allow the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to five defined property classes, directly affecting all Tiverton property owners. The bill specifies categories including residential homes (with options for homestead exemptions or separate rates for owner-occupied vs. non-owner properties), commercial/industrial properties, personal property, and mobile homes on leased land. Tax rates must be uniform within each class but can vary between classes, giving Tiverton flexibility in how it structures local taxation. This bill proposes a concrete change to Tiverton's tax assessment process, not a new tax or rate increase. It requires no action beyond the town adopting the classification system, with no immediate financial impact unless implemented.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3362: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the not-for-profit entity, the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of RI.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3367: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Provides that the tax administration may prescribe regulations requiring returns of information to be made/filed on or before 2/28 each year with filing thresholds consistent with applicable thresholds for info filings pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8611: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAXATION OF BANKS

This bill updates the rules for how banks calculate their state tax liability when they earn income from both inside and outside the state. Starting with tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, it allows banks to choose a simpler method that taxes them based solely on their receipts from in-state business, replacing the previous requirement to average receipts, property, and payroll factors. Banks that do not make this election will continue to use the standard three-factor formula, while the law also provides options for both banks and tax officials to use alternative calculation methods if the standard rules do not fairly represent a bank's actual business activity within the state.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3364: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or greater.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Veterans

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3338: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD

Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3366: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

This bill authorizes the creation of special license plates for vehicles owned by the not-for-profit Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. The plates will feature the organization's name, require a $40 issuance fee plus a $10 renewal surcharge, and include a $20 annual distribution to the group to support its mission of transporting WWII and Korean War veterans to Washington, D.C. The legislation also mandates that any funds raised from these plates be used for Rhode Island-based charitable organizations and requires the group to submit annual accounting reports.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8547: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

This bill creates a dedicated calendar within the Rhode Island Superior Court specifically for handling felony domestic violence cases. The new system prioritizes scheduling these cases to ensure faster processing and consistent judicial oversight, which includes cases involving weapons or violations of protective orders. By assigning specific personnel to this calendar, the legislation aims to improve victim safety and the efficient administration of justice. The changes apply only to felony-level domestic violence matters and take effect immediately upon passing.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8529: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT

Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.