Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7592: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7592 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 -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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.
Permits dealers without a distributor's license to resell cigars, and ultra premium pipe tobacco, excluding pipe tobacco intended for cigarettes, to other dealers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance