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Rhode IslandS27002026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .

Sponsored By: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Middletown can offer homeowner tax breaks

The Middletown town council can adopt a local ordinance that gives a property tax credit or exemption on real property in town. The town decides the amount and rules. Relief applies only if the council passes an ordinance.

Veteran tax relief in Middletown and North Smithfield

Two towns can now give extra local tax relief to veterans. In Middletown, VA-classified POW veterans, or their unmarried widow or widower, can get an exemption over $25,000 or an equal credit. In North Smithfield, qualified veterans and eligible surviving spouses can get at least a $350 property tax credit. Each benefit applies only if the town council passes an ordinance, and only to property in that town.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Louis P. DiPalma

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2026

PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 67 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 030

    5/6/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    4/28/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    4/28/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

    4/24/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    3/24/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (03/24/2026)

    3/20/2026

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    3/11/2026House

  8. Senate read and passed

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/10/2026)

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage

    3/5/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

    2/27/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    2/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2700 - As Introduced

    2/27/2026

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