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HB 6364

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Justine Caldwell and 1 co-sponsor

Rhode Island modifies tax collection procedures and enforcement mechanisms, effective immediately without gubernatorial signature as of June 26, 2025.

06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 6364

Legislative bill overview

HB 6364 modifies Rhode Island's tax collection procedures and enforcement mechanisms. The bill became effective without the Governor's signature on June 26, 2025, after passing both chambers of the General Assembly. The specific provisions of the bill relate to how the state collects taxes and manages tax-related obligations.

Why is this important

Tax collection procedures directly affect how state revenue is gathered and how taxpayers interact with the Department of Revenue. Changes to collection mechanisms can impact business compliance costs, individual taxpayers' payment processes, and the state's ability to fund public services. Even technical modifications to tax procedures can have meaningful effects on Rhode Island residents and businesses.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue implications: Changes to collection procedures could affect the state's ability to collect owed taxes or alter compliance timelines, with unclear fiscal impact
  • Business compliance burden: Modified collection processes may require businesses to adjust accounting and reporting systems, creating implementation costs
  • Taxpayer notification and fairness: Without access to specific bill language, unclear whether changes provide adequate notice to taxpayers or affect due process protections in tax disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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