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RI S2916
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Thompson
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AI Summary
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Increases the statewide default property tax exemption for veterans from $1,000 to $6,000, effective January 1, 2027
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Applies to honorably discharged veterans who served in various conflicts including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War (1947-1991), Persian Gulf, and other declared or undeclared wars
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Extends the exemption to unmarried widows or widowers of qualifying veterans
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Removes several municipality-specific exemption provisions for Burrillville, Cranston, Newport, Barrington, Exeter, North Providence, Smithfield, Warwick, Coventry, and others that had lower caps than the new $6,000 minimum
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Retains existing higher exemption limits for certain municipalities such as Cumberland (up to $23,772), New Shoreham (up to $36,450), Westerly (up to $40,500), and Glocester (up to $30,000)
Legislative Description
Increases the minimum veterans’ exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
Taxation
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026