Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8035
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Roberts (Republican)
- Place (Republican)
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Newberry (Republican)
- Nardone (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Santucci (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing