Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5316: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HOUSING FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ACT OF 2025
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5316 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HOUSING FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Brandon Voas (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (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.
Establishes the Housing Flexible Spending Account Act of 2025 allowing Rhode Island employers to contribute pre-tax income into a housing flexible spending account (H-FSA), for employees to be used for qualified housing expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“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)
- 02/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance