Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2021: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2021 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): 06/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a simplified exemption from state income tax for small-scale Bitcoin transactions up to $5,000 per month, or $20,000 per taxable year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/08/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance