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RI H7596

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a one-week sales tax exemption period before the start of public and private school academic years for school supplies
  • Eligible items include binders, folders, notebooks, stationery, writing implements, backpacks, and lunch boxes priced under $50 per item
  • Participation is optional for businesses where gross sales of eligible items were less than 5% of total sales in the prior calendar year
  • Would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $50.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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