Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5754: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER 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 5754 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Greg Costantino (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance