Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2232: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2232 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (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.
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance