Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 8191 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Last action — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

Provides proper authority for the division of taxation to provide HSRI with contact information for Rhode Islanders who report they were uninsured on their RI state income tax return.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for the disclosure of taxpayer information related to insurance coverage status to the Rhode Island health benefits exchange while allowing taxpayers to opt out of direct contact.

  • Section 44-30-101

    (l) Data Sharing. (1) Information to be disclosed. The tax administrator, upon written request from the Rhode Island health benefits exchange, shall disclose to officers, employees, and contractors of the Rhode Island health benefits exchange, with respect to any applicable individual who indicated on a return that minimum essential coverage was not in force and did not opt out under subsection (l)(2) of this section: (i) The name, age, mailing address, and other contact information, such as email address and phone number, if available, of such applicable individual. (2) Opt-Out. Every applicable individual who indicates on a return that minimum essential coverage required by subsection (b) of this section was not in force shall also indicate on the return, in a manner prescribed by the tax administrator, whether the applicable individual wishes to opt out of being contacted directly by the Rhode Island health benefits exchange about enrollment in health coverage. (3) Definition of applicable year. For purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable year” means the most recent taxable year for which information is available in the Rhode Island department of revenue’s taxpayer data information systems, or, if there is no return filed for such taxpayer for such year, the prior taxable year. (4) Restriction on use of disclosed information. Return information disclosed under this subsection may be used only for the purposes authorized by this subsection and § 42-157-13. (5) Privacy and Security. The Rhode Island health benefits exchange and the tax administrator shall develop a detailed set of data privacy and data security safeguards to govern the conveyance of data between their agencies under this section. With respect to information disclosed by the tax administrator to the Rhode Island health benefits exchange pursuant to this subsection, the Rhode Island health benefits exchange, its officers, employees, and contractors, shall be subject to § 44-30-95(c). (6) Sunset. The authority of the tax administrator to disclose return information under subsection (l)(1) of this section shall apply only to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and ending on or before December 31, 2027. No return information shall be disclosed pursuant to subsection (l)(1) of this section with respect to any other tax years. (i) The expiration of authority under subsection (l)(6) of this section shall not impair or limit the authority of the Rhode Island health benefits exchange to retain or use return information lawfully obtained under this section with respect to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and ending on or before December 31, 2027, for the purposes specified in subsection (l)(4) of this section through December 31, 2029. By January 1, 2030, the Rhode Island health benefits exchange shall delete and destroy all return information disclosed pursuant to subsection (l)(1) of this section from its system, files, and any databases.

    This change allows the tax administrator to disclose certain taxpayer information to the Rhode Island health benefits exchange while providing an opt-out option for taxpayers.

Action History

  1. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8191 do?
Provides proper authority for the division of taxation to provide HSRI with contact information for Rhode Islanders who report they were uninsured on their RI state income tax return.
Who sponsors HB 8191?
HB 8191 is sponsored by David Morales (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), and Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8191?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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