Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6189: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTY TAX ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6189 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTY TAX ACT. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Imposes a non-owner occupied property tax on residential properties assessed in excess of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) at variable rates dependent on values assessed by local tax assessors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 04/04/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance