Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7242: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts urban/small farmers from multiple taxes, providing targeted tax relief per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2086: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts firearm safety items from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening budget management through tax reduction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2096: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts trade-in value of light pickup trucks from sales tax, providing tax relief per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2372: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2372 eliminates the sales tax on taxi services (including limousines and ride-hailing services) and pet care services (like grooming or boarding) in Rhode Island. This change directly affects businesses providing these services, removing their obligation to collect and remit sales tax on those specific offerings. The bill amends tax definitions to explicitly exclude these services from the list of taxable activities under Rhode Island's sales tax code. The policy change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates sales tax on taxi/pet care services, providing tax relief by reducing tax burden on specified services per summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 7084: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Authorizes a municipality to adopt by local ordinance, a veterans' property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for veterans, offering tax relief aligning with support indicators for lower-income groups90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes municipalities to provide property tax exemptions for honorably discharged veterans, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7399: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 7399 removes pet care services (like grooming or boarding) from the list of taxable services under the state's sales tax code. This change means pet care businesses will no longer have to collect sales tax on these services, directly affecting them and their customers. The bill specifically repeals the tax classification for pet care services as defined in sections 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3) of the tax code. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on January 28, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves sales tax on pet care services, providing tax relief to businesses and customers, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2346: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION

SB 2346 creates tax exemptions for property, tangible personal property, sales, and use taxes to incentivize the development of qualified data centers in Rhode Island. It directly affects data center developers and operators who meet the bill's criteria, including those making eligible costs for construction, equipment, and site development. The key provision allows qualifying data center projects to avoid these taxes on specific expenses like land, buildings, equipment, and labor costs related to construction. This policy aims to attract data center investments by reducing development costs for businesses meeting the defined standards. The bill modifies existing law governing the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to implement these tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemptions for data center developers, providing targeted tax relief as a fiscal policy action within Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax exemptions incentivize data center development, directly supporting technology infrastructure investment and attracting tech industry growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2082: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2082 phases out Rhode Island's local 1% meals and beverage tax, which currently applies to food and drinks purchased at restaurants, bars, and similar establishments. The tax will be reduced by 0.25% annually starting January 1, 2027, and will be completely eliminated by January 1, 2030. This change directly affects restaurants, bars, and consumers who pay the tax on meals and beverages. The bill modifies existing tax law to implement this gradual reduction through annual adjustments, with no further tax collected after 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPhases out a local 1% meals tax (reducing burden on consumers/businesses), providing direct tax relief per budget/tax policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · Rhode Island · House May 6, 2026

HB 7151: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7151 allows the town of Jamestown to create a new property tax exemption program for seniors aged 65+ who own and occupy their primary residence. The bill establishes income-based exemption tiers (ranging from 10% to 60% of property value) based on household income relative to federal poverty guidelines, with strict residency requirements (5 years in Jamestown). It explicitly excludes income-producing properties (like home offices or rental units) and requires applicants to provide income documentation. This bill directly affects eligible Jamestown seniors meeting the income, residency, and property-use criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income-based property tax exemptions for low-income seniors, providing tax relief and reducing their tax burden per federal poverty guidelines.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for seniors (65+) on primary residences, reducing housing costs through income-based exemptions under federal poverty guidelines.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House May 12, 2026

HB 7057: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Gradually phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a five (5) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to one hundred percent (100%), beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax exemption for social security income, providing relief to recipients (typically lower/middle income) by reducing state tax burden over time.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax

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