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RI H7506

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system to the list of renewable energy products exempt from Rhode Island sales and use tax
  • Expands the existing renewable energy sales tax exemption under § 44-18-30(57), which already covers solar panels, solar thermal collectors, geothermal heat pumps, wind turbines, DC to AC inverters, and related equipment
  • Introduced on February 4, 2026, by Representatives Boylan, McGaw, Cortvriend, Speakman, Tanzi, Carson, Alzate, Biah, and Potter, and referred to the House Finance Committee
  • Would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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