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RI H7398

RI H7398
Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would authorize the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. This act would reinstate a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the tax administrator, who is the state official responsible for collecting taxes, to waive all interest and penalties on delinquent taxes if the full amount owed is paid within a specific one-week period, known as a tax amnesty period, which the tax administrator will determine each year. Furthermore, if a driver's license was suspended because of unpaid taxes, this bill mandates that the license will be reinstated, along with all its associated privileges, once the delinquent taxes are paid in full under this amnesty program. The bill also specifies that it will become law immediately upon being passed.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 01/28/2026)

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