Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2697
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government