Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5286: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5286 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts from the sales and use tax, the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance