Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7696: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT

In committee Last action April 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7696 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Justine Caldwell (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); Grace Diaz (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); and 3 more.