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RI S2577
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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Portsmouth joins other Rhode Island municipalities including East Greenwich, Bristol, Middletown, and New Shoreham that have received similar authorization to implement tax classification systems
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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