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RI S2552

RI S2552
Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.


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Introduced
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would increase the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill increases the percentage of property taxes that the state will reimburse towns and cities for certain properties that are exempt from local property taxes, such as those owned by private nonprofit institutions of higher education, nonprofit hospitals, and state-owned facilities like veterans' homes and correctional facilities. Specifically, the reimbursement rate for these properties, which are exempt from taxation, will rise from 27% to 30% of the taxes that would have been collected if the property were taxable. This change aims to provide additional state aid to municipalities, compensating them for the loss of property tax revenue from these exempt properties, and the act will become effective immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 02/13/2026)

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