H8196

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial.

Rhode Island H8196 amends the sales and use tax laws to exempt from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located. This change aims to reduce the tax burden on short-term parking services, potentially benefiting both businesses and consumers. The exemption applies specifically to parking spaces offered for one hour or less, excluding longer-term parking services. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance