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HB 8017

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Megan Cotter and 4 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill modifying local tax levy and assessment procedures, affecting how municipalities calculate property taxes and municipal revenues for services.

04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 8017

Legislative bill overview

HB 8017 is a Rhode Island bill relating to the levy and assessment of local taxes, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and scheduled for a hearing in April 2026. It has been referred to the House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing, suggesting it addresses how local governments calculate, assess, or collect property or other local taxes.

Why is this important

Local tax assessment mechanisms directly affect property owners' tax bills, municipal revenue for schools and services, and housing affordability. Changes to how taxes are levied or assessed can have significant consequences for both residential and commercial property holders, as well as municipal budgets that fund essential services like education, infrastructure, and public safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment methodology changes – Any modifications to how property values are determined or reassessed could disproportionately affect homeowners in appreciating neighborhoods versus stable areas
  • Regressivity concerns – Local tax changes may have disparate impacts on lower-income residents who cannot easily relocate or whose properties may be reassessed upward
  • Municipal revenue stability – Alterations to levy structures could create uncertainty for municipal budgets or shift tax burdens between residential and commercial properties

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

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