H7804

Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7804 reduces the cigarette tax by 75% for modified risk tobacco products.

Rhode Island H7804 amends the state's tax laws to reduce the cigarette tax by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product. This tax reduction applies to products sold or distributed to reduce the harm or risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products. The bill defines a modified risk tobacco product as any tobacco product intended to reduce the harm or risk of tobacco-related disease. The tax reduction takes effect upon the bill's passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance