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RI S2700

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Dipalma

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Middletown's town council may establish by ordinance a property tax credit or exemption for any U.S. armed services veteran who was honorably discharged or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of their service dates or periods of conflict

  • The exemption extends to unmarried widows or widowers of qualifying veterans who are not already receiving statutory exemptions

  • Veterans with 100% service-connected disability may receive additional tax credits or exemptions on real and personal property through town ordinance

  • Former prisoners of war in Middletown may receive exemptions exceeding $25,000 of assessed value or an equivalent tax credit benefit through town ordinance

  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing3/11/2026
Housing and Municipal Government2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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