Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7699: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER 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 7699 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 -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Greg Costantino (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance