Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 8196 — 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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  1. ✓
    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 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · 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.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Exempts parking charges of one hour or less from sales tax.

This bill exempts the sales tax on parking fees paid for one hour or less at parking facilities associated with commercial establishments. It aims to reduce costs for those using short-term parking services.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means lower costs for those using short-term parking.

Summary

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.

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. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8196 do?
Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.
Who sponsors HB 8196?
HB 8196 is sponsored by Stephen M. Casey (Democratic), Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Richard R. Fascia (Republican), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Matt S. Dawson (Democratic), Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), and Earl A. Read, III (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8196?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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