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RI H8035

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Santucci

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities that adopt rent control ordinances are prohibited from increasing property tax rates or reassessing property values on affected rental units
  • The property tax freeze applies only for taxable years during which the rent control ordinance remains in effect
  • "Rental unit" is defined broadly to include apartments, rooms, condominiums, single-family homes, and manufactured homes rented or offered for residential occupancy
  • Adds new Chapter 71 to Title 45 of Rhode Island General Laws governing towns and cities
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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