Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 2827 — AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Last action — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Exempts certain urban and small farmers from various taxes.

The bill provides tax exemptions for urban and small farmers on sales, property, and income taxes. It also defines what constitutes urban and small farmers and urban farmland.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families involved in small farming may experience fewer financial burdens due to tax relief.
  • Environment: Urban farming initiatives supported by tax exemptions could enhance local environmental sustainability.
  • Small Business: If you are a small farmer in an urban area, you may benefit from tax exemptions.

Summary

Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands various property tax exemptions, particularly affecting state properties leased to non-exempt entities, which will now be taxed to the tenant as if they were the owner.

  • § 44-3-3

    Property especially exempt by charter unless the exemption has been waived in whole or in part; provided that, notwithstanding any provision of a charter or act of incorporation or other law to the contrary, any real and personal property (or portion thereof) of a healthcare facility, and/or any parent corporation, operator, manager, or subsidiary thereof, or of an institution of higher education, that would otherwise be exempted from property taxation that is leased to, subleased to, occupied or used by an entity, organization, or individual that is not itself exempted from property taxation shall be taxed to the tenant, who, for the purposes of taxation is deemed the owner;

    This change allows properties previously exempt from taxes due to charter provisions to now be taxed when leased to non-exempt entities.

  • § 44-3-3

    Property belonging to the state, except as provided in § 44-4-4.1;

    Removes the exemption for property belonging to the state, making it clearer that certain state properties are subject to tax.

Action History

  1. 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence

  4. 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  5. 06/09/2026 Senate read and passed

  6. 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  7. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage

  8. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  9. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  10. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  11. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 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

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 60 Yea · 9 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 56005
Independent 0001
Republican 1900
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 60906
% of votes cast 80%12%0%8%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
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 Not Voting
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Not Voting
Brian C. Newberry Republican Nay
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Nay
David J. Place Republican Nay
George A Nardone Republican Nay
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Nay
Paul M. Santucci Republican Nay
Richard R. Fascia Republican Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Nay
Sherry Roberts Republican Nay

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Passage

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 2001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
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 Not Voting
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2827 do?
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.
Who sponsors SB 2827?
SB 2827 is sponsored by Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2827?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.
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