Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8035: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8035 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), David Place (Republican), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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.
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing