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RI H7398

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Casey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the tax administrator to waive all interest and penalties on unpaid delinquent taxes if paid in full during a one-week tax amnesty period each fiscal year
  • Tax administrator determines the timing of the annual one-week amnesty period and must provide suitable forms and instructions for payments
  • Driver's licenses suspended due to nonpayment of taxes shall be reinstated with all privileges upon full payment of delinquent taxes during the amnesty period
  • Amends the Rhode Island Tax Amnesty Act of 2017 (Chapter 44-6.5)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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