Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6239: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6239 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2025): 04/11/2025 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.
Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance