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RI H7700

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Cotter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum income eligibility threshold for property tax relief from $35,000 to $50,000 for elderly and disabled homeowners and renters

  • Raises the maximum property tax credit from $600 to $850 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027

  • Applies to claimants whose property taxes or rent-equivalent property taxes exceed a percentage (3%-6%) of their household income, based on income level and household size

  • Maintains existing annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), with amounts rounded to the nearest $5 increment

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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