Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8200: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8200 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 -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 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.
Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance