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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7241: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT

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 7241 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“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. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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