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RI S2244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bridget Valverde

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with solar photovoltaic systems to the list of renewable energy products exempt from Rhode Island sales tax

  • Expands existing sales tax exemptions that already cover solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and DC to AC inverters

  • Amends Section 44-18-30 of the General Laws governing gross receipts exempt from sales and use taxes

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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