Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 3 D cosponsors

SB 2847 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Last action — 06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Caps delinquent tax interest rate and limits audit periods for tax filings.

The bill sets a cap on the interest rate for delinquent taxes at 12% and limits the timeframe for tax audits. Audits cannot occur beyond three years after filing, except for fraudulent cases, which can extend to seven years.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: For consumers, this means potential savings on interest for late tax payments and more certainty regarding audits.

Summary

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance

  2. 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  4. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  6. 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

  8. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2847 do?
Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.
Who sponsors SB 2847?
SB 2847 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2847?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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