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RI S2243

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Paolino

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a one-week sales tax exemption period before the start of the academic year for public and private schools on school supplies
  • Eligible items include binders, folders, notebooks, stationery, writing implements, backpacks, and lunch boxes priced under $30.00 per item
  • Participation is optional for businesses where eligible school supply sales accounted for less than 5% of their total sales in the prior calendar year
  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 44-18-30 by adding a new subsection (69) to the list of gross receipts exempt from sales and use taxes
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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