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RI S2577

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ujifusa

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Portsmouth town council gains authority to adopt, repeal, or modify a property tax classification plan by ordinance for taxes assessed on or after December 31, 2026

  • The tax classification plan allows different tax rates for four property classes: residential real estate (Class 1), commercial/industrial real estate (Class 2), tangible personal property (Class 3), and motor vehicles (Class 4)

  • Portsmouth joins other Rhode Island municipalities including East Greenwich, Bristol, Middletown, and New Shoreham that have received similar authorization to implement tax classification systems

  • The act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.

Taxation

Last Action

Committee recommends passage

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Municipal Government2/13/2026

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