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RI S2557

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new property tax exemption for single-family homes used as primary residences by owners who are at least 65 years old and have been Rhode Island residents for at least 40 years

  • Condominiums and other residential units qualify for the exemption if used as the owner's primary residence

  • Multi-family properties and income-producing properties are explicitly excluded from the exemption

  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 44-3-3 governing property exempt from taxation

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Exempts a single-family, primary residence, owned by a taxpayer, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old, and has been a Rhode Island resident for at least forty (40) years. It also excludes multi-family and income-producing properties.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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