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RI S2444

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds scalp hair prostheses and wigs worn for hair loss to treat a medical condition to the existing sales tax exemption for prosthetic devices sold on prescription in Rhode Island
  • Expands the definition of "prosthetic device" under § 44-18-7.1(t) to explicitly include items that "artificially replace a missing portion of the body, including hair loss"
  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws sections 44-18-7.1 and 44-18-30 relating to sales and use tax liability and computation
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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