Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7397: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7397 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (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.
Repeals the corporation minimum tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| 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
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance