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RI H7663
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Roberts
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AI Summary
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Veterans determined by the VA to be totally and permanently disabled through service-connected disability would receive a 100% exemption from local property taxation on all real and personal property in any Rhode Island municipality
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The exemption extends to real property located within any fire and/or lighting district, providing complete tax relief across all local taxing jurisdictions
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Amends existing veterans' exemption law to change several municipality-specific provisions from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for totally disabled veterans
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Specific towns affected include Barrington, Burrillville, Little Compton, Middletown, Tiverton, West Warwick, and Jamestown, which would be required to provide full exemptions rather than capped dollar amounts
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides a totally and permanently disabled veteran with a one hundred percent (100%) exemption from local taxation on real or personal property including real property located in any fire or lighting district.
Taxation
Last Action
Withdrawn at sponsor's request
3/3/2026