Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 438: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 438 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 -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): 05/29/2025 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.
Provides a full property tax exemption for a veteran’s real property used as the veteran's primary residence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| 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
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/29/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance