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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7567: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM

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 7567 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Paul Santucci (Republican), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 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 property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Paul SantucciPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse53
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39

“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. 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

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