Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7698: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7698 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.
Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance