Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 8025 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Last action — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 26, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows Tiverton to give real estate tax credits to seniors over 65.

The bill permits the town of Tiverton to create an ordinance for providing property tax credits specifically for seniors aged 65 and older. This legislation aims to offer financial relief to older residents regarding their real estate taxes.

What this means for you
  • Seniors: This means seniors over 65 in Tiverton could benefit from reduced property taxes.

Summary

Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing laws to establish or modify property tax exemptions for residents over the age of 65 in various towns in Rhode Island.

  • Section 44-3-13

    which exemption is in addition to any and all other exemptions from taxation to which the resident may otherwise be entitled. → which exemption is in addition to any and all other exemptions from taxation and tax credits to which the resident may be entitled by this chapter or any other provision of law.

    Clarifies that the exemptions apply in addition to any other exemptions and tax credits available.

  • Section 44-3-13

    which exemption shall be applied uniformly and without regard to ability to pay.

    Retains the requirement that exemptions be applied uniformly and without regard to ability to pay.

  • Section 44-3-13

    by ordinance, exempt from taxation the real estate situated in the town owned and occupied by any resident over the age of sixty-five (65) years, as of the preceding December 31st; → by ordinance, exempt from taxation the real estate situated in the town owned and occupied by any resident over the age of sixty-five (65) years;

    Changes the exempting clause to align with other towns by removing the reference to the preceding December 31st for age qualification.

  • Section 44-3-13

    the exemption shall be applied uniformly and without regard to ability to pay.

    Reiterates the uniform application of tax exemptions without considering ability to pay.

Action History

  1. 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)

  5. 06/08/2026 House read and passed

  6. 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  7. 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage

  8. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

  9. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  10. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  11. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 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 67 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 54007
Independent 1000
Republican 9001
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 67008
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Not Voting
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Not Voting
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Not Voting
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Not Voting
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8025 do?
Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
Who sponsors HB 8025?
HB 8025 is sponsored by John G. Edwards (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8025?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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