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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7058: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7058 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 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.

Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wigs that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source