Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5473: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5473 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Casimiro, Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): 05/06/2025 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.
Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $625,000 in 2025 dollars. Applies to tax years 2026 and thereafter and not retroactively.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance