# Rhode Island H8484: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . Rhode Island H8484, AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-06-26 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 263) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8484-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island H8484 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . - Status: became law - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-04-29 - Last action: 2026-06-26, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 263 - Sponsor: Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 6 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 2 (100 yes, 3 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 9 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - No property tax on home renewables: benefit, medium. Home renewable energy systems and related gear installed after December 31, 2015 are exempt from property tax. This applies to qualifying renewable energy equipment used at a home. The rule lowers yearly property tax bills for homeowners with these systems. - Lower taxes on clean business equipment: benefit, medium. Equipment used mainly for recycling or on‑site hazardous‑waste treatment is exempt from property tax if it sits at or next to the generating facility. You may ask the environmental agency for a certification; trade‑secret details you submit for it stay protected. Renewable energy resources used by… - No property tax on bullion: benefit, low. Precious metal bullion is exempt from property tax. Bullion means metal that is melted or refined and valued by metal content. Items made into jewelry or other products are not exempt. - No property tax on motorboats: benefit, low. Motorboats are exempt from property tax when the owner pays the state’s required annual fee. The rule applies only to boats that meet the legal definition. Paying the fee replaces a separate property tax on the boat. - Local tax break for conservation land: benefit, low. A city or town council can exempt property used only for open space by qualifying conservation nonprofits or charitable trusts. The exemption applies only to property used exclusively for the group’s conservation purpose and must be formally approved by the council. - Property tax exemption for Amos House: benefit, low. Amos House’s real and tangible personal property in Providence is exempt from property tax while it remains a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The exemption takes effect upon passage of the law. - Cities can exempt business equipment: benefit, low. A city, town, or fire district can vote to exempt business tangible personal property. Any local break must apply evenly and follow state rules for tax classes. This gives local governments a tool to lower business costs. - Tax break for passenger rail stations: benefit, low. Authorized passenger rail companies get a property tax exemption for land and equipment used to board and unload riders. This applies only in Central Falls and Pawtucket and only for approved passenger operations. - Valuing hospitals that turn for-profit: mixed, medium. In the year a nonprofit hospital becomes for‑profit, or a for‑profit hospital opens, the town uses its most recent full revaluation. For newly taxed property, the assessor uses the latest assessment date. The hospital can appeal to the assessor, then directly to the state Superior Court business ca… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Scott A. Slater (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Brandon T. Voas (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-11 | Senate | RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION In Concurrence | pass | 38 | 0 | | | 2026-06-08 | House | PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION PASSAGE | pass | 62 | 3 | | ## Actions (11) - 2026-06-26: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 263 (Governor) - 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-11: Senate passed in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-11: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-08: House read and passed (House) - 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House) - 2026-06-03: Committee recommends passage - 2026-05-29: Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - 2026-05-07: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-05-01: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - 2026-04-29: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House) ## Bill text - H8484 - As Introduced, 2026-04-29: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8484.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8484.pdf) ## Related bills - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [H8484 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8484.htm) - [H8484 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8484.pdf) ## Related - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8437-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8484-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).