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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2251: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

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

SB 2251 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 -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 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.

Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22

“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. 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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