H8035

Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8035 prohibits cities or towns with rent control ordinances from raising property taxes while the ordinances are in effect.

Rhode Island H8035 prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes on rental units. The prohibition lasts for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect. The bill amends the General Laws to include this provision, which takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing