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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7506: 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 7506 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 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 behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66

“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. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
  3. 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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