Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8006
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides cities and towns with the authority to tax properties considered qualifying affordable housing at a rate higher than otherwise permitted.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government - May 5, 2026 · House
05/05/2026 House passed Sub A - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for reconsideration (04/29/2026) - Apr 15, 2026 · Legislature
04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026) - Mar 5, 2026 · Legislature
03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing