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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8338: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8338 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Casimiro, Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 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.

Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
  3. 03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source