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RI H7804
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justine Caldwell
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AI Summary
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Reduces Rhode Island's cigarette tax by 75% for tobacco products designated as "modified risk tobacco products" by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under federal law (21 U.S.C. § 387k)
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Modified risk tobacco products are defined as those sold or distributed to reduce harm or risk of tobacco-related disease compared to conventional tobacco products
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Current cigarette tax rate remains at 225 mills per cigarette for standard tobacco products
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Introduced by Representatives Caldwell, McEntee, and O'Brien on February 12, 2026; referred to House Finance Committee
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.
Taxation
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/12/2026