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RI H7701

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Lima

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes state-owned property from the list of properties exempt from local property taxation in Rhode Island, making state property subject to municipal property taxes

  • Deletes the existing exemption under Section 44-3-3(a)(1) that currently exempts "property belonging to the state, except as provided in § 44-4-4.1"

  • Would allow cities and towns to assess and collect property taxes on state government buildings, land, and other state-owned real property within their jurisdictions

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Removes the state-owned property from property exempt from local property taxes.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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