Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7596: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7596 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 -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Casimiro, Marie Hopkins (Republican). 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 eligible school supplies, costing less than $50.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance