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RI H7663

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The exemption extends to real property located within any fire and/or lighting district, providing complete tax relief across all local taxing jurisdictions

  • Amends existing veterans' exemption law to change several municipality-specific provisions from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for totally disabled veterans

  • 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

  • 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Withdrawn at sponsor's request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

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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