Rhode Island S2814 removes the requirement for 5% of hotel tax from regional tourism districts to be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick.

Rhode Island S2814 amends the distribution of hotel tax proceeds. Specifically, it removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau. Instead, it adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the Rhode Island commerce corporation. This change applies to tax returns and payments received on or after July 1, 2026. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2814 removes the requirement for 5% of hotel tax from regional tourism districts to be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick.

Rhode Island S2814 amends the distribution of hotel tax proceeds. Specifically, it removes the requirement that 5% of the hotel tax generated from regional tourism districts be paid to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau. Instead, it adds that 5% of the hotel tax to the existing tax paid to the Rhode Island commerce corporation. This change applies to tax returns and payments received on or after July 1, 2026. The bill takes effect upon passage.