Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8120: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8120 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Dick Fascia (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 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.
Allows the personal representative of a decedent’s estate to discharge the estate tax lien by recording with decedent’s municipality, a statement stating decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal estate tax filing pursuant to §44-22-1.1.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- 04/06/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary