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RI H7239

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Kislak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Rhode Island would transfer 25% of state income taxes withheld from new employees of not-for-profit healthcare institutions and educational institutions in Providence to the city, beginning fiscal year 2028

  • "New employees" are defined as those hired after January 1, 2026, above the baseline employment level established for calendar year 2025

  • Covered institutions include not-for-profit hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, skilled nursing facilities, health clinics, HMOs, private colleges, and universities located in Providence

  • Institutions must report employment data and withheld state income taxes to both the state Division of Taxation and Providence's chief financial officer by December 31 annually

  • The transferred funds are separate from and in addition to any existing state aid allocations to Providence under general revenue sharing programs

Legislative Description

Provides that a portion of state income taxes from employees working at not-for-profit healthcare institutions, health service institutions, and educational institutions be allocated to the city of Providence.

Taxation

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

4/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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