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RI H7701
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Lima
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AI Summary
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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
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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"
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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
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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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