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RI H7152
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Voas
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AI Summary
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Increases the statewide default veterans' property tax exemption from $1,000 to $6,000 for honorably discharged veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses
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Applies to veterans who served in recognized conflicts including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War (1947-1991), Persian Gulf, and other declared or undeclared wars
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Removes several municipality-specific exemption caps, including Burrillville ($4,000), Cranston ($3,000), Newport ($4,000), Exeter ($5,000), Barrington ($6,000), and Coventry's active-duty exemption ($1,000)
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Maintains higher exemption limits already established by certain municipalities, such as New Shoreham ($36,450), Westerly ($40,500), and Glocester ($30,000)
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Increases the minimum veterans’ exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
Taxation
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/20/2026