Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5784: 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 5784 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 -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Includes "hosting platform" under the definition of "room-seller" and imposes a tax of 5% on the rental of a house or condominium with the tax used exclusively for infrastructure improvements, riverine and coastal resiliency and housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance