Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 7697 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Last action — 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain medical wigs and scalp prostheses from sales tax.

This bill provides a sales tax exemption for prescriptive scalp hair prostheses or wigs needed due to medical conditions. It aims to lessen the financial burden on individuals experiencing hair loss from medical treatments.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means individuals needing wigs or scalp prostheses for medical reasons will not have to pay sales tax on these items.

Summary

Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

  3. 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7697 do?
Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.
Who sponsors HB 7697?
HB 7697 is sponsored by Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), Megan L. Cotter (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), and Tina L. Spears (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7697?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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