Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2703: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2703 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government