Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 7663 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Last action — 03/03/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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Summary

Provides a totally and permanently disabled veteran with a one hundred percent (100%) exemption from local taxation on real or personal property including real property located in any fire or lighting district.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the current law regarding veterans' property tax exemptions to clarify and modify the amounts and conditions under which these exemptions are granted.

  • Section 44-3-4

    Burrillville may shall exempt real property of the totally disabled persons in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000); → Burrillville may exempt real property of totally disabled persons in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000);

    Clarifies the authority of Burrillville regarding exemptions for totally disabled persons.

  • Section 44-3-4

    Cumberland town council may, by ordinance, provide for an exemption of a maximum of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500); → Cumberland town council may provide for an exemption of a maximum of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($22,500);

    Removes the requirement for the ordinance requirement for Cumberland's exemption.

  • Section 44-3-4

    Little Compton may shall, by ordinance, exempt real property of each of the totally disabled persons in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000); → Little Compton may exempt real property of each of the totally disabled persons in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000);

    Clarifies and simplifies the language regarding exemptions for totally disabled persons in Little Compton.

  • Section 44-3-4

    Middletown may shall exempt the real property of each of the totally disabled persons in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000); → Middletown may exempt the real property of each of the totally disabled persons in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000);

    Clarifies the authority of Middletown regarding exemptions for totally disabled persons.

  • Section 44-3-4

    The Tiverton town council may shall, by ordinance which may be amended from time to time, provide for a four-hundred-dollar ($400) tax credit or greater one hundred percent (100%) exemption on the real property of each of the totally disabled persons; → The Tiverton town council may provide a four-hundred-dollar ($400) tax credit or greater one hundred percent (100%) exemption on the real property of each of the totally disabled persons;

    Refines the language regarding Tiverton's authority and process for providing exemptions.

Action History

  1. 03/03/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

  2. 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  3. 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

  4. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (108)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7663 do?
Provides a totally and permanently disabled veteran with a one hundred percent (100%) exemption from local taxation on real or personal property including real property located in any fire or lighting district.
Who sponsors HB 7663?
HB 7663 is sponsored by Brian C. Newberry (Republican), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), George A Nardone (Republican), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), and Sherry Roberts (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 7663?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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