Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7398: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7398 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 -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017. 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.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
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 |
| 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