Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5401: 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 5401 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 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.
Repeals pet care services from the service subject to sales tax as defined by §§ 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance