Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 418: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 418 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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.
Includes "hosting platform" under the definition of "room-seller" and imposes a tax of 5% on the rental of a house or condominium with the tax used exclusively for infrastructure improvements, riverine and coastal resiliency and housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| 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
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance