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| 1 | SB2025 |
Sen. Rogers (R) |
An Act Relating To Education -- The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act
Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year. Education; Property; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 2 | SB2031 |
Sen. Ujifusa (D)
S2031
H7700
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Tax Relief
Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. Handicapped; Housing; Property; Seniors; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 3 | SB2040 |
Sen. Ujifusa (D)
S2040
H7045
|
An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate for mixed-used properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied. Bristol; Housing; Property; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 4 | SB2041 |
Sen. DiPalma (D)
S2041
H7047
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings. Housing; Little Compton; Property; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 5 | SB2259 |
Sen. Pearson (D)
S2259
H7299
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; State Affairs; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 6 | SB2270 |
Sen. Sosnowski (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Situs And Ownership Of Taxable Property
Clarifies that buildings on leased land in the town of South Kingstown shall be taxed as real estate whether or not the leases are in writing or recorded. Land/Landfills; Real Estate; South Kingstown; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 7 | SB2450 |
Sen. Kallman (D)
S2450
H8332
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; Taxation;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 8 | SB2451 |
Sen. de la Cruz (R)
S2451
H7240
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Estate And Transfer Taxes -- Enforcement And Collection
Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. Probate Practice; Property; Taxation;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 9 | SB2557 |
Sen. Dimitri (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation
Exempts a single-family, primary residence, owned by a taxpayer, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old, and has been a Rhode Island resident for at least forty (40) years. It also excludes multi-family and income-producing properties. Housing; Property; Real Estate; Seniors; State Affairs; Taxation;
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 10 | SB2682 |
Sen. Sosnowski (D) |
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. Property; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 11 | SB2697 |
Sen. Gu (D)
S2697
H8193
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 12 | SB2698 |
Sen. DiPalma (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act
Defines a seasonably-habitable non-owner occupied residence, which is not the primary residence of the taxpayer, and which would be exempt from the non-owner occupied property tax. Housing; Property; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 13 | SB2703 |
Sen. Raptakis (D)
S2703
H8035
|
An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Property Tax/rent Freeze Bill
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect. Cities & Towns; Housing; Landlord & Tenant; Property;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 14 | SB2808 |
Sen. Morgan (R)
S2808
H7567
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes -- Tax Deferral Program
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans. Handicapped; Property; Seniors; Taxation; Veterans;
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
| 15 | HB7045 |
Rep. Donovan (D)
H7045
S2040
|
An Act Relating To Taxation - Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate for mixed-used properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied. Bristol; Housing; Property; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 16 | HB7047 |
Rep. McGaw (D)
H7047
S2041
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings. Housing; Little Compton; Property; Taxation;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 17 | HB7299 |
Rep. Voas (D)
H7299
S2259
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; State Affairs; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 18 | HB7312 |
Rep. Nardone (R) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Estate And Transfer Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Increases the net taxable estate exemption to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2027. Death; Probate Practice; Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 19 | HB7448 |
Rep. Perez (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Places a cap of twenty percent (20%) on increases in consecutive revaluations of real property in all cities and towns conducting revaluations commencing December 31, 2026, and every December 31 thereafter. Cities & Towns; Property; Taxation;
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 20 | HJR7678 |
Rep. Casey (D) |
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission On City And Town Affairs
Creates a 9-member Joint Commission to review and provide recommendations to strengthen coordination between state and local government and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, and would expire on January 31, 2027. Cities & Towns; Commissions; Resolutions; State Affairs;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections |
| 21 | HB7699 |
Rep. Costantino (D)
H7699
S2251
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Estate And Transfer Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island. Real Estate; State Affairs; Taxation;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 22 | HB7700 |
Rep. Cotter (D)
H7700
S2031
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Tax Relief
Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. Handicapped; Housing; Property; Real Estate; Seniors; Taxation;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 23 | HB7701 |
Rep. Lima, C. (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Property Subject To Taxation
Removes the state-owned property from property exempt from local property taxes. Property; State Affairs; Taxation;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 24 | HB8006 |
Rep. Slater (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Provides cities and towns with the authority to tax properties considered qualifying affordable housing at a rate higher than otherwise permitted. Cities & Towns; Construction; Housing; Property; Public Assistance; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 25 | HB8017 |
Rep. Morales (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Levy And Assessment Of Local Taxes
Changes the assessment for residential property where forty percent (40%) of the dwellings are below eighty percent (80%) of statewide median income and thirty percent (30%) are below sixty percent (60%). Housing; Property; Public Assistance; Taxation; Welfare;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 26 | HB8035 |
Rep. Santucci (R)
H8035
S2703
|
An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Property Tax/rent Freeze Bill
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect. Cities & Towns; Housing; Landlord & Tenant; Property; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 27 | HB8193 |
Rep. McGaw (D)
H8193
S2697
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 28 | HB8194 |
Rep. Messier (D) |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Requires that the tax imposed be paid to the same municipalities. Cities & Towns; Real Estate; Taxation;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance |
| 29 | HB8332 |
Rep. Messier (D)
H8332
S2450
|
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality. Cities & Towns; Housing; Property; Taxation;
03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
