Rhode IslandH56952025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .

Sponsored By: Brandon T. Voas (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Local tax relief excludes motor vehicle taxes

Effective upon passage, Rhode Island cities and towns can authorize one tax-amnesty period every three years by local ordinance. They can waive interest and penalties on overdue real estate and tangible property taxes. The law removes motor vehicle taxes from this relief and excludes taxes owed for the amnesty year. Taxpayers must file a written, signed, and dated request by July 1 of the scheduled amnesty year. Any waiver must meet the local ordinance's criteria. The tax assessor or collector must issue a written decision and notify the city or town council. After a denial, taxpayers must pay the interest and penalties. They can file a reimbursement claim with the council within ten days after the decision.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brandon T. Voas
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Stephen M. Casey
Democratic • House
Julie A. Casimiro
Democratic • House
Anthony J. DeSimone
Democratic • House
Alex S. Finkelman
Democratic • House
Raymond A. Hull
Democratic • House
Mary Messier
Democratic • House
Scott A. Slater
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House
Jennifer A. Stewart
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 64 • No: 2

House vote • 4/10/2025

LEVY & ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES PASSAGE