Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2087: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2087 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 Committee heard.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes municipal detention facility corporations as exempt from taxation, and requires that an amount equal to 27% of all tax that would have been collected if the property was taxable be paid to the municipality annually.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2026 Committee heard
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance