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S 2039RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island exempts AS220 property in Providence from local property taxes

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of AS220 located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.)

Last action · June 24, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsor: Meghan Kallman

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island law now exempts the real and of AS220 in the city of Providence from taxation, taking effect retroactively to December 31, 2025.

Why it matters

The measure alters local tax obligations for the designated organization, directly impacting municipal revenue calculations and property tax liability starting with the next levy issued by the city.

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

AS220

Its real and tangible personal property located in Providence is exempted from taxation.

Directly affected

City of Providence

Its next property tax levy must exclude the real and tangible personal property of AS220.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What property is exempt under this act?

The real and of AS220 located in the city of Providence is exempt from taxation.

When does the property tax exemption take effect?

The exemption is effective retroactively to December 31, 2025, and affects the next issued by the city.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

12 actions

Jun 24, 2026Enrolled
Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 11, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 10, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
Jun 10, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Jun 9, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

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Jun 9, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Substitute
Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
Mar 5, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
Jan 9, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Providence, AS220

locationProvidence“City where the exempt property is located.”Map →

OrganizationAS220“Organization whose real and tangible personal property in Providence is exempted”Map →

Sources

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status.rilegislature.gov

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