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H 7662RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island authorizes Middletown to establish local property tax exemptions for all honorably discharged veterans

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.)

Last action · May 6, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsors: Terri Cortvriend and 1 other

Companion · S 2700same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Middletown is authorized to adopt an ordinance providing property tax exemptions to any veteran or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, removing previous service date or period restrictions.

Why it matters

Qualifying veterans in Middletown may become eligible for local property tax relief once the town adopts the authorized ordinance.

Background

State legislation in Rhode Island frequently authorizes specific municipalities to establish local tax exemptions or policy adjustments through their own ordinances. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Veterans

Veterans residing in Middletown become eligible for local property tax exemptions if the town adopts the authorized ordinance.

Directly affected

Town of Middletown

The town is granted the legal authority to adopt an ordinance creating a property tax exemption for veterans.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this law automatically lower property taxes for veterans in Middletown?

No. The law authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt an ordinance enacting the property tax exemption, but the town must take action to put it into effect.

What type of military discharge is required to qualify?

Veterans must have been or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

14 actions

May 6, 2026Enrolled
Effective without Governor's signature
Apr 28, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Apr 28, 2026Floor
Senate passed in concurrence
Apr 24, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)
Apr 16, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Apr 10, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026Committee
Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Mar 24, 2026Floor
House read and passed
Mar 20, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (03/24/2026)
Mar 17, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
Mar 13, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 19, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
Feb 11, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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Connected Entities

Middletown

locationMiddletown“The town authorized to adopt the property tax exemption ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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