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RI H7467
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the 5% hotel tax allocation currently paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau from regional tourism districts including Aquidneck Island, Statewide, Block Island, and South County districts
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Redirects that 5% hotel tax share to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, increasing its allocation from 25% to 30% in most affected districts and from 70% to 75% in the Statewide district
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Creates new distribution rules for whole home short-term rental tax proceeds received after December 31, 2025: 50% to Housing Resources and Homelessness restricted receipt account, 25% to regional tourism districts, and 25% to host municipalities
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Establishes a new 5% allocation beginning July 1, 2026 from specified districts to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation specifically for tourism development, public art, and events in participating regions
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, and adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the RI commerce corporation.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/30/2026