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RI H7568

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Noret

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Rhode Island's existing property tax interest waiver program to include commercial properties, which was previously limited to residential properties only
  • Cities and towns may enact ordinances allowing waiver of interest on one quarter's overdue property tax payment if the taxpayer has owned the property for at least 5 years and has a 5-year record of timely payments
  • Maximum interest waiver remains capped at $500 per tax bill
  • Taxpayers must submit a written, signed request for the waiver, and the overdue bill must have been issued within the past 2 years
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.

Taxation

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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