Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5755: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5755 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 -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION. Primary sponsor: Charlene Lima (Democratic), Casimiro, Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), David Place (Republican), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican). 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.
Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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)
- 03/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/06/2025)
- 03/03/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance