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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2096: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts trade-in value of light pickup trucks from sales tax, providing tax relief per indicators.90% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Frank Ciccone (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2227: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 2227 amends Rhode Island's personal income tax code to clarify how withdrawals from the state's tuition savings program are treated for tax purposes. Specifically, it modifies the calculation of taxable income for nonqualified withdrawals (those not used for eligible education expenses) by adding back certain amounts to federal adjusted gross income. This affects residents who use Rhode Island's tuition savings program (§ 16-57-6.1) and make nonqualified withdrawals. The bill does not address foreign service pensions as mentioned in the abstract; the actual provisions focus solely on tuition savings program tax treatment. The changes apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies tax treatment for nonqualified tuition savings withdrawals, closing a potential loophole to ensure proper taxation and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2082: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2082 phases out Rhode Island's local 1% meals and beverage tax, which currently applies to food and drinks purchased at restaurants, bars, and similar establishments. The tax will be reduced by 0.25% annually starting January 1, 2027, and will be completely eliminated by January 1, 2030. This change directly affects restaurants, bars, and consumers who pay the tax on meals and beverages. The bill modifies existing tax law to implement this gradual reduction through annual adjustments, with no further tax collected after 2029.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPhases out a local 1% meals tax (reducing burden on consumers/businesses), providing direct tax relief per budget/tax policy indicators.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2372: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 2372 eliminates the sales tax on taxi services (including limousines and ride-hailing services) and pet care services (like grooming or boarding) in Rhode Island. This change directly affects businesses providing these services, removing their obligation to collect and remit sales tax on those specific offerings. The bill amends tax definitions to explicitly exclude these services from the list of taxable activities under Rhode Island's sales tax code. The policy change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates sales tax on taxi/pet care services, providing tax relief by reducing tax burden on specified services per summary.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2358: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes permanent statewide maternal health support and strategic plan to improve care access/equity, directly advancing healthcare access and services per bill summary.95% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2364: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 2364 raises Rhode Island's earned-income tax credit (EITC) percentage from its current rate to 30% for tax years beginning in 2027 and later. This change directly benefits low-to-moderate income workers and families who qualify for the EITC, particularly those with children. The bill amends Section 44-30-2.6 of Rhode Island's tax code to implement this increase, which will reduce the tax burden for eligible filers. The adjustment applies to the credit amount calculated based on federal income tax returns, not to overall tax rates. This policy change is effective starting in 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC percentage to 30% for low/mid-income earners, reducing tax burden and providing direct relief per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases EITC to 30%, directly boosting income for low-to-moderate wage workers and families with children, aligning with expanded worker benefits.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2363: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Establishes the Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets Medicaid managed care reimbursement rate floor, preventing underfunding of home care/hospice providers and ensuring stable access to long-term care services.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lori Urso (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SR 2376: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $15,200,000 to cities and towns to purchase firefighter and rescue personnel protective gear which is PFAS free.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $15.2M for essential public safety equipment, directly funding a state budget program per fiscal management standards.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2026

HB 7911: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT

Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes extended producer responsibility for packaging/paper recycling, reducing waste and promoting resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 27, 2026

HB 7910: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT

HB 7910 creates a program requiring companies that produce packaging and paper products (like food containers, boxes, and paper goods) to manage their recycling. It directly affects manufacturers and brands by shifting the financial and operational responsibility for recycling these materials from taxpayers and local governments to the producers themselves. Key provisions mandate that producers fund, organize, and oversee the recycling system for their packaging and paper waste, rather than relying on public recycling programs. This policy change aims to increase recycling rates and reduce landfill waste by making producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesShifts recycling costs from taxpayers to producers, reducing state budget burden and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentShifts recycling responsibility to producers, reducing waste and pollution through extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Grace Diaz (D) Arthur Handy (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8532: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Requires 10% of all rental fees collected by the water resources board pursuant to a lease with the Coventry Pines Golf Club be paid to the town of Coventry and 10% to the Central Coventry Fire District.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs rental fees to fund local town and fire district services, increasing fiscal support for essential public programs.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tom Noret (D) Pat Serpa (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R)
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