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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island Senate passes bill redefining tobacco and electronic nicotine-delivery system distributors
Last action · June 5, 2026: Referred to House FinanceSponsors: Ciccone and 2 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Rhode Island Senate Bill 3005 amends the statutory definition of a "" under state laws governing taxation of cigarettes, other tobacco products, and products. The measure passed the Senate on June 2, 2026, and was referred to the House Finance Committee on June 5, 2026.
Changes which businesses qualify as s under state tobacco and nicotine tax laws, directly altering licensing, tax collection, and compliance obligations for affected commercial entities.
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Tobacco and electronic nicotine-delivery system product distributors
Their legal definition and associated tax compliance obligations under state law are modified by the bill.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · in House committee.
Procedural history
9 actions- Jun 5, 2026CommitteeReferred to House Finance
- Jun 4, 2026FloorSenate passed Sub A
- Jun 2, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- Jun 2, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
- Jun 1, 2026Proposed Substitute
- May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
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- Apr 29, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- Mar 4, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 40)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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