Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5474: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5474 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: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (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.
Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty percent (20%) up to eighty percent (80%), beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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