Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 8390 — 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 April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill exempts beach parking fees in Middletown from sales tax.

This bill removes the sales tax on parking fees for municipally operated beach parking in Middletown. It aims to make beach access more affordable for visitors and residents.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: For consumers, this means saving money when parking at the beach in Middletown.

Summary

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space at municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the R.I. General Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

  • § 44-18-7.3

    Taxicab and limousine services including but not limited to: (i) Taxicab services including taxi dispatchers (485310); and (ii) Limousine services (485320).

    Defines taxicab and limousine services, specifying their NAICS codes.

  • § 44-18-7.3

    Other road transportation service including but not limited to: (i) Charter bus service (485510); (ii) "Transportation network companies" (TNC) defined as an entity that uses a digital network to connect transportation network company riders to transportation network operators who provide prearranged rides.

    Includes additional classifications of transportation services with NAICS codes.

  • § 44-18-7.3

    Pet care services (812910) except veterinary and testing laboratories services.

    Adds pet care services to the definition of services with an NAICS code.

  • § 44-18-7.3

    Room reseller or reseller means any person... to reserve, or arrange the transfer of occupancy of, accommodations... No assessment shall be made by the tax administrator against a hotel because of an incorrect remittance of the taxes under this chapter by a room reseller or reseller.

    Defines room resellers and clarifies tax responsibilities and protections regarding remittance.

  • § 44-18-30

    Sales and uses beyond constitutional power of state.

    Clarifies the exemption from taxes based on constitutional limitations.

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. 04/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8390 do?
Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space at municipally operated beach parking in the town of Middletown.
Who sponsors HB 8390?
HB 8390 is sponsored by Alex Finkelman (Democratic) and Terri Cortvriend (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8390?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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