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RI H7505

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Stewart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All tax rate reductions provided under Rhode Island's Jobs Development Act (Chapter 42-64.5) must discontinue no later than July 1, 2026
  • Companies that qualified for a rate reduction prior to July 1, 2015, may maintain the rate reduction in effect as of June 30, 2015, but no additional reductions are permitted and all existing obligations remain in force
  • Adds a sunset provision to the Jobs Development Act prohibiting any new credits from being authorized or reserved after June 30, 2026
  • Introduced on February 4, 2026, by Representatives Stewart, Cotter, Tanzi, and seven other co-sponsors, and referred to the House Finance Committee
  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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