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RI SB 2238

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AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did RI SB 2238 pass?

No. RI SB 2238 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-30): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI SB 2238 about?

Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.

Who sponsors RI SB 2238?

Burke, McKenney, Gu and 7 others are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2238.

Description

Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-04-30 — 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Burkeprimary
  • McKenneyprimary
  • Guprimary
  • Acostaprimary
  • Bissaillonprimary
  • Lauriaprimary
  • DiMarioprimary
  • Cicconeprimary
  • Lawsonprimary
  • Murrayprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-30

    04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-24

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. 2026-01-23

    01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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