Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7242: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7242 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 -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance