Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2086: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2086 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Senate read and passed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance