H7006

Expands the definition of “book or other writing” to sales up to one thousand five hundred (1,500) copies and deny the sales tax exemption for third-party sales.

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Expands sales tax exemption for certain art sales to 1,500 copies and denies exemption for third-party sales.

This bill expands the definition of "book or other writing" to include sales up to 1,500 copies and denies the sales tax exemption for third-party sales. It applies to sales by writers, composers, and artists residing in Rhode Island. The tax exemption applies to original and creative works in categories such as books, plays, and films. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Apr 3

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)

Jan 13

House

Committee transferred to House Finance